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Ontario Child Benefit (OCB)

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services / Canada Revenue Agency

Up to $2K

Up to $1,760 per child per year

Monthly payments to low- to moderate-income families with children under 18, administered by the CRA together with the Canada Child Benefit.

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Who qualifies

Ontario families with children under 18 in their care whose adjusted family net income is low to moderate; must apply for the Canada Child Benefit and file taxes every year, even with no income.

Individuals

Good to know

  • Funding: Depends on family net income and number of children.

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“Low-income to moderate-income families can get up to $1,760 per child each year through the Ontario Child Benefit ( OCB ) .” source ↗
  • process“you are automatically assessed for the Ontario Child Benefit” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.