Newfoundland and Labrador benefits from childhood to retirement
Newfoundland and Labrador asks the CRA to run five programs covering young children, low-income households, people with disabilities and seniors.
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The Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit pays $157.33 a month for a first child, $166.83 for a second, $179.16 for a third and $192.50 for each additional child, from July 2026 to June 2027, with a partial amount once adjusted family net income passes $20,397. Families with a child under 5 can add the early childhood nutrition supplement, $150 a month per child depending on income. Both come in the monthly Canada child benefit deposit. Three more programs complete the picture. The income supplement pays up to $520 a year for a single person or $589 with a spouse, plus $231 per child under 19. The seniors’ benefit gives $1,882 a year to households with a senior aged 64 or older and income up to $30,409, partly up to $46,549. Both are paid with the federal quarterly benefit. The Newfoundland and Labrador disability benefit, finally, pays up to $400 a month to adults aged 18 to 64 holding a disability tax credit certificate, normally on the 25th of each month, without any application.
Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit
Child benefit per month
$503.32
| Maximum by rank of child | $157.33 + $166.83 + $179.16 |
| Nutrition supplement, maximum per month | $150 |
| Full benefit up to | $20,397 |
The CRA does not publish the reduction rate above the threshold, nor the income test of the nutrition supplement: your notice gives the exact figure.
Five programs, three rhythms
| Program | Maximum | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Child benefit | $157.33 to $192.50 per child per month | Monthly, with the CCB |
| Early childhood nutrition supplement | $150 per child under 5 per month | Monthly, with the CCB |
| Income supplement | $520 single, $589 with spouse, + $231 per child | Quarterly, with the federal benefit |
| Seniors’ benefit | $1,882 per year | Quarterly, with the federal benefit |
| Disability benefit | $400 per month | Monthly, around the 25th |
The three rhythms matter for budgeting. A family in St. John’s with young children sees provincial money on the child benefit date, around the 20th; a person with a disability receives a second deposit near the 25th; seniors and low-income households see the rest four times a year.
The child benefit, counted by rank
Each child is paid at the rate of their rank in the family. Up to $20,397 of adjusted family net income, a family receives the full total below; above that, the CRA says families may get part of the benefit, without publishing the rate.
| Children | Full monthly total | Over 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $157.33 | $1,887.96 |
| 2 | $324.16 | $3,889.92 |
| 3 | $503.32 | $6,039.84 |
| 4 | $695.82 | $8,349.84 |
| 5 | $888.32 | $10,659.84 |
The threshold is low, so many families with one working parent sit above it and receive a reduced amount that only the notice reveals. The child benefit calculator gives the federal part, which is much larger and follows a published formula.
Under-fives: the nutrition supplement
For each child under 5, the province adds up to $150 a month to help with the cost of food in the early years. It rides in the same deposit as the child benefit. A newborn in Gander can therefore bring the family $307.33 a month in provincial money at the lowest incomes, before the federal benefit.
The disability benefit and its 2026 dates
The Newfoundland and Labrador disability benefit pays up to $400 a month, or $4,800 a year, to residents aged 18 to 64 with a valid disability tax credit certificate. The full amount is paid under $29,402 of income; part of it up to $42,404 for an individual or $55,404 for a couple in which both spouses qualify.
| Payment date | Weekday | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Friday | Moved earlier |
| February 25, 2026 | Wednesday | On the 25th |
| March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | On the 25th |
| April 24, 2026 | Friday | Moved earlier |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | On the 25th |
| June 25, 2026 | Thursday | On the 25th |
| July 24, 2026 | Friday | Moved earlier |
| August 25, 2026 | Tuesday | On the 25th |
| September 25, 2026 | Friday | On the 25th |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | Moved earlier |
| November 25, 2026 | Wednesday | On the 25th |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Moved earlier |
Holders of the certificate should check that it is still valid: an expired disability tax credit certificate stops the payments. The federal Canada disability benefit is a separate program with its own rules.
What stops the disability payments
The CRA lists the reasons a payment can stop: not filing a return, not answering a CRA letter, losing eligibility for the disability tax credit, moving out of the province, turning 65, or income rising above the limit. The age rule is the one most people plan for. Payments end at 65, the age at which Old Age Security can begin for those who qualify, so the provincial benefit works as a bridge for working-age adults rather than a lifetime amount. The others are avoidable: a return filed on time each spring and a reply to any CRA letter keep the deposits flowing.
Seniors and the income supplement
The seniors’ benefit is the largest single provincial amount: $1,882 a year for a single senior or a couple with at least one senior, when adjusted family net income is $30,409 or less. The partial zone runs to $46,549. The income supplement adds up to $520 for a single person, more for families. Both arrive with the federal quarterly benefit, on July 3, 2026 and October 5, 2026 in 2026.
A household in Corner Brook
A couple in Corner Brook has three children, one aged 2, and adjusted family net income of $19,397 for 2025. The child benefit is the full $503.32 a month, the nutrition supplement can add $150, and the income supplement can reach $1,282 for the year. If the same couple earned $26,397, the CRA would reduce the child benefit by an unpublished amount, and only the notice would show the result.
All amounts paid are those on the CRA notices. This page describes the published rules and does not replace them.