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Canada Child Benefit payments in October are giving parents up to $679 per child
Eligible parents and caregivers can expect money as a direct deposit or cheque.
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Payments of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) in October will be deposited into bank accounts and delivered to mailboxes soon.
Some Canadians can receive up to $573 or $679 per child from this federal benefit, depending on the child's age.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues this government payment monthly to eligible parents and caregivers.
Whether you're expecting the first payment this month or receiving another installment of the benefit, here's what you need to know about the CCB in October, including the payment date and amounts.
What is the Canada Child Benefit?
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment to help eligible families with the cost of raising children who are under 18 years old.
It can also include amounts for the child disability benefit and related provincial and territorial programs.
Who is eligible for the Canada Child Benefit?
You may be eligible for the CCB if you live with and care for a child who is under 18 years of age.
Also, you must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes, and you or your spouse/common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, temporary resident, or an individual who is registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act.
You can't get the CCB for a foster child in your care who already receives the Children's Special Allowance.
Eligible parents and caregivers aren't automatically enrolled in this program.
You should apply for the CCB as soon as you or your spouse/common-law partner meet the eligibility criteria, and any of the following happens:
- your child is born
- a child starts to live with you, or returns to live with you after a temporary period with someone else
- you begin, end, or change a shared custody arrangement
- you get custody of a child
You can apply through a birth registration or through your online CRA My Account.
How much money can you get from the Canada Child Benefit?
If you're eligible for the CCB, the amount of money you receive is based on how many children you have, the age of the eligible children in your care, and your adjusted family net income.
With the October payment, you can get up to:
- $679.75 for each child under six years of age
- $573.58 for each child six to 17 years of age
CCB payments are issued at the maximum amounts if your 2025 adjusted family net income is less than $38,237.
If your income is more than $38,237 and up to $82,847, the amount is reduced by a percentage of your income greater than $38,237. That percentage changes depending on the number of eligible children in your care.
If your income is over $82,847, the benefit is reduced by a fixed amount and an additional percentage of your income over $82,847. The fixed amount and percentage are based on how many eligible children you have.
In shared custody situations, each parent receives 50% of what they would have received if they had full custody of the child. The payment amount is calculated based on the parent's own adjusted family net income.
When is the next Canada Child Benefit payment date?
The next CCB payment date is Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
How do you get Canada Child Benefit payments?
CCB payments are issued via direct deposit or cheque, depending on your preferred payment method.
If you have direct deposit set up with the CRA, you'll receive the CCB payment as a direct deposit into your bank account.
If you haven't signed up for direct deposit, you'll get the payment as a cheque delivered to your mailbox.
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Manitoba inquest hears calls for reform in fatal shooting of First Nations girl, 16
Inquest told changes needed after death of teen
THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
An inquest into the case of a 16-year-old First Nations girl shot to death by police is being told the force needs to make changes.
Inquest lawyers and counsel for the family of Eishia Hudson say police should look at, among other changes, improving training on when it’s best to call off vehicle pursuit of a suspect.
Eishia Hudson was shot in April 2020 after officers, responding to reports of a liquor store robbery, chased a stolen Jeep she was driving.
The inquest heard the vehicle rammed a police cruiser and hit other vehicles during the pursuit before an officer fired the fatal shots.
Inquest lawyer Dayna Steinfeld says Eishia was loved by many and that plans for her future were tragically cut short.
Steinfeld says the police service should re-examine how it interacts with young people and review cultural competency training.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
By Brittany Hobson | Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Death toll in B.C. Truth and Reconciliation Day crash rises to three
Death toll in B.C. mall crash rises to three
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Police in Delta, B.C., say a third woman has died as a result of a truck crashing into pedestrians outside a mall on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The death of 64-year-old Gwenyth Brigit Dwyn of South Delta, B.C., comes after two Tsawwassen First Nation elders were killed at the scene of the crash outside the Tsawwassen Mills mall on Sept. 30.
Delta police say a fourth person who was injured has been released from hospital.
Police say the possibility the driver of the pickup experienced a medical event remains under investigation, and officers have no evidence the collision was targeted or ideologically motivated.
The crash happened around when the Tsawwassen First Nation was hosting a community walk in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and people had been invited to meet at the mall's entrance for the unveiling of four traditional carvings.
Delta police say if the evidence establishes criminality, potential charges will be forwarded to prosecutors for assessment.
"We understand that the community has questions and wants answers about what occurred," Delta police Staff Sgt. Mike Whiteley says in a statement.
"Our responsibility is to ensure those answers are based on a complete and objective examination of the evidence. Investigators are working through a significant amount of information, and it is important that we not reach conclusions before that work is complete.”
Statements shared by the nation on social media say that wilapiya, also known as Barb Joe, and Virginia Splockton died at the scene.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2026.
Copyright 2026, The Canadian Press. All rights reserved.
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Un des meilleurs amis de Charles d'OD prend sa défense et parle des commentaires haineux
Cette édition d'OD est marquée par plusieurs candidats aux fortes personnalités comme Julie, Karine, ou Charles. Ce dernier a reçu de nombreux commentaires haineux du public dans les dernières semaines et son ami Le Fit Cook prend la défense de Charles d'OD dans une publication Instagram.
Jérémie Latreille, surnommé « Le Fit Cook » a publié le mardi 27 octobre une photo avec son ami, candidat de l'aventure d'Occupation Double Chez Nous.
Dans la description de sa publication, il mentionne que Charles ne mérite pas les commentaires haineux circulant sur les réseaux sociaux.
La sélection de l'éditeur : Une sexologue aborde la question du code vestimentaire non genré dans les écoles au Québec
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Il fait du mieux qu'il peut et il a 0 mauvaise intention. Il donne son opinion et prône des belles valeurs.
Le Fit Cook
« Charles est comme ça, il parle fort, il aime avoir le lead, il prend de la place, il est goon, il est loud et parfois même un peu arrogant. Ça fait pas de lui un mauvais gars, je vous confirme qu'il a le cœur dans la main prêt à aider n'importe qui », a écrit Le Fit Cook.
Il demande aux spectateurs de se mettre à la place de son ami avant d'écrire des commentaires négatifs et blessants. Ayant lui-même failli participer à OD l'an dernier, il confirme que l'expérience est « super stressante ».
Le cuisinier explique que Charles vit cette pression tous les jours dans l'aventure où il est jugé par le public québécois.
« Quand est-ce que se coucher à 9 h c'est rendu loser? Le boy est au gym à 5 h 30 le lendemain […] Moi je le trouve cock à l'os, il est en contrôle et il donne un bon show. »
Il rappelle aux spectateurs de la téléréalité : « Calmez-vous, c'est une émission télé dirigée par une équipe de prod. »