On This Page You Will Find
- December 2025 CRA payment dates
- Which benefits are paid this month
- How to check your next payment
- CRA scam warnings
- Answers to common questions
Canadians who receive federal benefits will get their final payments of the year in December 2025, including the Canada Child Benefit and the Ontario Trillium Benefit. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is also warning the public about false information circulating online about supposed new federal relief payments. There is no new $2,000 benefit, and Canadians should always verify information using official government sources.
This guide outlines what is being paid in December, how to confirm your next payment, and how to protect yourself from online scams.
December 2025 Benefit Payments
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
The CCB, which includes related provincial and territorial programs, will be paid on December 12, 2025. If you do not receive your payment, wait five working days before contacting the CRA.
Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)
The OTB will be issued on December 10, 2025. This includes the OEPTC, NOEC and OSTC. As with other OTB payments, recipients should wait 10 working days before contacting the CRA about a missing deposit.
Other CRA Benefits (For Reference)
Other regularly scheduled CRA benefits do not have December 2025 payments. These include:
- GST/HST credit – last paid October 3, 2025, next payment January 3, 2026
- Canada Carbon Rebate – last paid April 22, 2025
- Advanced Canada Workers Benefit – last paid October 10, 2025
- Alberta Child and Family Benefit – last paid November 27, 2025
To view upcoming payments, Canadians can check their My Account portal and sign up for CRA reminders.
Beware of Online Disinformation
The CRA has issued a warning about false social media posts claiming Canadians will receive a new $2,000 federal relief payment. This claim is not true.
To avoid scams:
- Always verify benefit information on official Government of Canada websites
- Check your CRA My Account for real payment dates
- Visit the Government of Canada’s Recognize a Scam page for examples of common fraud attempts
FAQ
When will the Canada Child Benefit be paid in December 2025?
The CCB will be paid on 12 December 2025. This is the final CCB payment of the year. If you do not receive the deposit, wait five working days before contacting the CRA. You can also check CRA My Account to review your payment status.
Does the GST/HST credit have a December 2025 payment?
There is no GST/HST credit payment in December 2025. The last payment was on 3 October 2025, and the next one will be issued on 3 January 2026. You can see your full schedule in CRA My Account or on official CRA benefit pages.
Is the Ontario Trillium Benefit paid in December 2025?
Yes. The OTB will be paid on 10 December 2025. This includes the OEPTC, NOEC and OSTC components. If the payment does not arrive, wait 10 working days before contacting the CRA. Your My Account portal will also show your expected payment.
Is the Government of Canada giving out a new $2,000 relief payment?
No. The CRA has confirmed that claims about a new $2,000 payment are false. There is no new federal financial relief program. Canadians should rely only on official government sources and avoid engaging with or sharing unverified online posts.
How can I confirm my next benefit payment?
The easiest way is to log in to CRA My Account, where you can see upcoming payment dates for all benefits you receive. You can also sign up for email or text reminders that notify you about a week before each payment is issued.
