In provinces where the federal fuel charge applies, eligible households can get more back through the Canada Carbon Rebate previously known as the CAIP, than they pay as a result of the federal carbon pollution pricing system. Eligible Canadians will receive their upcoming quarterly CCR payment in January 2025.
The CCR is designed to assist offset the costs of carbon pricing that the federal government implements in provinces without their carbon pricing systems meeting federal standards.
Carbon Tax Rebate Dates 2025
All direct fuel charge payments are returned to the province where they were collected, primarily through the quarterly CCR. In provinces where the federal fuel charge applies, a family of four will receive up to $1,800 through CCR in 2024-25. The carbon tax rebate payment is tax-free and delivered quarterly to each eligible Canadian throughout the year.
If individuals satisfy the eligibility requirements of the CCR program, they can expect to receive their rebate payments on the 15th of April, July, October, and January. However, if the 15th falls on a weekend or a federal statutory holiday, the payment will be delivered on the last business day before the 15th of that month.
How can you receive a carbon tax rebate in 2025?
Canadians who are registered for direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency will receive CCR payments directly into their bank account every three months. But for those not registered for direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency, the Canada Carbon Rebate will be delivered through a paper check.
The bank or direct deposit rebate amount receiving method is the fastest, smoothest, most reliable, and easiest rebate amount delivery method. Individuals cannot face unexpected delays if they select this method.
Individuals who have a spouse or common-law partner, including the person who files their tax return first, will get the Canada Carbon Rebate amount for all family members, including children.
Carbon Tax Rebate Amounts
The exact amount of the Canada Carbon Rebate depends on the individual’s province of residence, household composition, and whether they qualify for additional rural supplements or not.
In the below table, the quarterly Carbon Rebate Amount for 2024-25 as specified by the Minister of Finance for single adults, couples, families of four, and the rural top-up are listed that they will receive in January 2025.
| Alberta | Manitoba | Ontario | Saskatchewan | New Brunswick | Nova Scotia | Prince Edward Island* | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| First Adult | $225 | $150 | $140 | $188 | $95 | $103 | $110 | $149 |
| Rural | $270 | $180 | $168 | $225.60 | $114 | $123.60 | $110 | $178.80 |
| Second Adult | $112.50 | $75 | $70 | $94 | $47.50 | $51.50 | $55 | $74.50 |
| Rural | $135 | $90 | $84 | $112.80 | $57 | $61.80 | $55 | $89.40 |
| Each Child | $56.25 | $37.50 | $35 | $47 | $23.75 | $25.75 | $27.50 | $37.25 |
| Rural | $67.50 | $45 | $42 | $56.40 | $28.50 | $30.90 | $27.50 | $44.70 |
| Family of 4 | $450 | $300 | $280 | $376 | $190 | $206 | $220 | $298 |
| Rural | $540 | $360 | $336 | $451.20 | $228 | $247.20 | $220 | $357.60 |
Who is eligible for the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate?
To receive the carbon tax rebate in 2025 individuals need to fulfill the following eligibility requirements.
- Interested individuals need to be at least 19 years old in the month prior to the payment, which is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- If individuals are under 19, they may still be eligible if one of the following applies:
- They are married or in a common-law relationship.
- They are a parent of one or more children.
- They live with their child.
- They are responsible for child care and upbringing.
- If the child is registered for the CCR, Canada Child Benefit (CCB), or GST/HST credit.
- To qualify individuals need to live in a province where the federal carbon tax is in effect. As of 2024, the Canada Carbon Rebate is available to residents of the following provinces:
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
How to apply for a carbon tax rebate?
Steps to apply for the Canada carbon tax rebate are listed below.
- Navigate to the https://canada.ca/ website
- Check the eligibility criteria of the Canada Carbon Rebate, which typically include being a resident of a province or territory where the carbon tax applies.
- File your tax return with all the required details such as your name, address, province or territory name, phone number, email address, etc. before the tax return submission deadline.
- To receive the rural supplement you need to tick the box on page 2 of your income tax and benefit return.
- After that, set up direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to receive your Canada Carbon rebate payment faster.
- After verifying all your entered details, submit your tax return form.
Keep in mind that after submitting an annual tax return eligible individuals will automatically receive their Canada Carbon Rebate on the expected rebate amount delivery date.
