Quick answers for Canadian parents
Short, sourced answers to the money questions parents search for most, each linked to a calculator.
CCB payment dates 2026All twelve 2026 dates, why July changes the amount, and what to do if a payment is late.Standard vs extended parental leaveBoth pay about the same total. How the 2026 options compare and how to choose.The December 31 RESP grant deadlineWhat $500, $2,500 and $5,000 earn, catching up missed years, and the grant that can’t be caught up.Does an RRSP raise your CCB?Yes. How much more a $5,000 or $10,000 contribution adds, and when it shows up.