April 2026 Ontario & Canada Benefit Payments Schedule: ODSP, Ontario Works, CCB, Trillium Benefit, and GST/HST Credit Dates

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Quick answer: In April 2026, Ontario residents may receive GST/HST Credit on April 2, Ontario Trillium Benefit on April 10, Canada Child Benefit on April 20, Ontario Works on March 31 for April, and ODSP on April 30.

If you receive government benefits in Ontario, April 2026 is a particularly active month for deposits. Five major programs are issuing payments this month, and knowing the exact dates helps you plan your budget, avoid unnecessary calls to the CRA, and spot any payment delays early.

This guide brings together every confirmed April 2026 benefit payment date for Ontario residents in one place. It covers provincial programs like ODSP, Ontario Works, and the Ontario Trillium Benefit, plus federal CRA programs like the Canada Child Benefit and GST/HST Credit. You will also find eligibility snapshots, current benefit amounts, and answers to the most common questions recipients have this month.

The table below summarizes the main benefit payment dates for Ontario residents in April 2026.

The GST/HST credit is a quarterly, tax-free payment from the Canada Revenue Agency that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset some of the sales tax they pay. You do not submit a separate application in most cases. The CRA assesses eligibility based on your tax return.

The April 2026 GST/HST credit payment was issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This is the regular quarterly installment within the July 2025 to June 2026 payment period.

For the July 2025 to June 2026 period, the maximum annual GST/HST credit amounts are:

Your actual amount depends on your 2024 adjusted family net income.

To qualify for the GST/HST credit, you generally must:

Source: Canada Revenue Agency: GST/HST Credit

The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines up to three Ontario tax credits into a single monthly payment administered by the CRA on behalf of the Government of Ontario:

You apply through Form ON-BEN when filing your income tax return.

The April 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit payment was deposited on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Amounts vary based on income, age, rent or property tax paid, and whether you live in Northern Ontario. Approximate annual maximums are:

If your total annual OTB entitlement is $360 or less, the CRA may issue it as a lump sum in July rather than monthly.

To qualify for at least one component of the OTB, you generally must:

Sources:

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The Canada Child Benefit is a monthly, tax-free payment from the CRA for eligible families who care for children under age 18. In Ontario, the CCB can stack with provincial support such as the Ontario Child Benefit.

The April 2026 CCB payment was deposited on Monday, April 20, 2026.

For the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit year, the maximum CCB amounts per child are:

These are the maximum figures for lower-income families. The amount is reduced as adjusted family net income rises.

Example: A single parent with one child age 3 and one child age 8 could receive up to $1,228.74 per month at the maximum rate.

To qualify for the CCB, you generally must:

Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Canada Child Benefit

Ontario Works is Ontario's primary social assistance program for people in financial need. It provides temporary financial help and employment support through local offices across the province.

Ontario Works payments for April 2026 were issued on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Ontario Works pays on the last business day of the previous month to cover the next month.

If you did not receive your payment, contact your local Ontario Works office or the Social Assistance Support Line.

Current 2026 monthly maximum Ontario Works amounts include:

To qualify for Ontario Works, you generally must:

Source: Government of Ontario: Social Assistance

The Ontario Disability Support Program provides monthly income support and health-related benefits to Ontario residents who have a substantial disability and are in financial need.

The April 2026 ODSP payment was deposited on Thursday, April 30, 2026. ODSP pays on the last business day of the current month.

Current ODSP maximum monthly amounts include:

Additional support may exist for special diets, disability-related costs, and work earnings exemptions.

To qualify for ODSP, you generally must:

Source: Government of Ontario: Ontario Disability Support Program

Most payments arrive on schedule, but delays can happen.

For CRA-administered benefits:

For Ontario Works or ODSP:

Many Ontario residents receive one program but miss others they may also qualify for. BenefitCheck can help you estimate eligibility across major provincial and federal programs in one place.

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Here are key CRA-administered payment dates for the rest of 2026:

ODSP and Ontario Works follow their usual pattern for the rest of the year: ODSP is paid on the last business day of the current month, and Ontario Works is paid on the last business day of the prior month.

If you are not sure whether you are receiving every program you qualify for, use the BenefitCheck calculator to review your eligibility across major benefits.