Canadians To Receive Child Benefit Payments Amidst Ongoing Canada Post Strike

Summary

Amid the ongoing Canada Post strike, the government of Canada has announced that child benefit payments will be delivered this week as scheduled. As a result, eligible families need not worry about any delays in receiving financial support from the government during this time.

Details

The child benefit payments are a monthly tax-free payment that's provided to eligible families to help with the costs of raising children. The amount of the payment depends on the number and age of the children in the family, as well as the family's income.

The Canada Post strike began on July 2, 2023, and has resulted in a disruption of mail delivery services across the country. This has raised concerns about whether essential services, such as child benefit payments, would be affected by the strike.

The government has assured families that child benefit payments will continue to be processed and delivered on time, despite the strike. Payments will be issued through direct deposit or by mail.

Additional Information

Families who have not yet received their child benefit payments by the end of the week should contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at 1-800-959-8281.

For more information on the Canada Post strike, visit the Canada Post website at www.canadapost.ca.