Bigger Worker Benefit Payments Coming July 11 Across Canada

Starting July 11, 2025, many low-income workers and families in Canada will receive higher payments through the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB). This extra money is meant to help cover rising daily costs like food, rent, and bills.

The CWB is a cash benefit that supports people earning a small income. It includes a basic amount for workers and a disability supplement for those approved under the Disability Tax Credit. The benefit now comes in three advance payments every year.

How Much Can You Get in 2025?

The government has raised the amount people can get:

• Single workers may receive up to $1,633.
  
• Families can get up to $2,813.
  
• An extra $843 is available for those who qualify for the disability supplement.
  

Your actual payment depends on your 2024 income and family situation. The less you earn, the more help you can get.

When Will Payments Arrive?

Advance CWB payments will be sent on these dates:

• July 11, 2025
  
• October 10, 2025
  
• January 9, 2026
  

If any of these days fall on a weekend or holiday, you’ll get paid earlier.

Who Can Get the CWB?

To qualify for the basic benefit, you must:

• Live in Canada all year.
  
• Be 19 or older by December 31, 2024.
  
• Earn at least $3,000 from work in 2024.
  

Singles must earn under $26,855 and families under $30,639 to receive full benefits. Payments slowly decrease as income increases. If you earn too much, you may not qualify at all.

To get the disability supplement, you must:

• Be approved for the Disability Tax Credit.
  
• Have income under $37,740 if you’re single.
  
• Have income under $49,389 if you’re part of a family.
  

Who Can’t Get the Benefit?

You won’t qualify if:

• You were a full-time student for more than 13 weeks in 2024 (unless you had a dependent).
  
• You were in jail for 90 or more days in 2024.
  
• You are a non-taxpaying diplomat or a family member of one.
  

How to Apply for the CWB

You don’t need to fill out a separate application. Just file your 2024 taxes on time and fill out Schedule 6 on your return. If you qualify, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will calculate and send the payments.

If you got advance payments in 2024, you don’t need to reapply in 2025.

What If You Don’t Get Paid?

If your payment doesn’t show up:

1. Make sure you qualify.
   
2. Wait 10 business days after the due date.
   
3. If still missing, contact the CRA.
   

Why This Benefit Matters

The 2025 CWB changes offer real help to workers facing higher costs. These new payments provide extra support for things like rent, groceries, or child care. It’s one more step to help low-income Canadians make ends meet.