Child benefit cheques are out today

    Friday, 20 June 2025 06:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit is a tax-free amount ranging from $152 - $186 per month per child under 18 years of age, depending on family size and income, to help low-income families with the cost of raising children.

    Child benefit related cheques will be issued today. The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit will be issued today (Friday, June 20th)  along with the federal Canada Child Benefit payment. Payments will also include the Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement. The Newfoundland and Labrador Child Benefit is a tax-free amount ranging from $152 - $186 per month per child under 18 years of age, depending on family size and income, to help low-income families with the cost of raising children. The Early Childhood component of the Prenatal-Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement is an additional benefit of $150 per month per child for eligible families with children under the age of five to help with the cost of nutritious food. 

     

     

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