News & Stories: Policy Monitor

July 27, 2026

More Child-Care Spaces for Lunenburg

Excerpt: "“This expansion builds on that strong foundation, creating more opportunities for children to learn and grow in a supportive, inclusive environment through play, exploration and creativity. Investments like this are helping ensure more Nova Scotia families can access the high-quality child care they need to live, work and thrive in their communities.” The expanded centre, at 26 Lincoln St., is expected to open in July 2027 with an additional 10 infant spaces, 54 toddler spaces and 13 preschool spaces, for a total of 190 spaces."
July 23, 2026

Manitoba Government Invests $3 Million in Playgrounds Provincewide

Excerpt: "The Manitoba government is investing $3 million through the new Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Play Structure Fund to support safe, accessible and high-quality playgrounds, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “Every child deserves a safe and welcoming place to play, learn and connect with classmates,” said Schmidt. “This new fund will help ensure schools and communities across Manitoba have access to quality playgrounds, while easing the financial burden that has too often fallen on parents and volunteers. By investing in playgrounds, we are investing in healthy kids, stronger communities and better opportunities for children to be active and thrive.”"
July 23, 2026

Secretary of State Belanger highlights increases to Canada Child Benefit payments in 2026–2027

Excerpt: "Today, at Navera Community Connections’ Rosewood Early Learning and Family Centre, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, highlighted the program’s continued delivery of meaningful tax-free support to families. Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care."
July 20, 2026

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Québec alone, the CCB provides over $6.2 billion in benefits to approximately 892,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."
July 20, 2026

Minister Metlege Diab highlights Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026–2027

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Nova Scotia alone, the CCB provides over $761 million in benefits to approximately 96,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."
July 20, 2026

Minister Alty highlights increased Canada Child Benefit support for families in the Northwest Territories

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In the Northwest Territories alone, the CCB provides over $37 million in benefits to approximately 4,500 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the Northwest Territories."
July 20, 2026

Minister Valdez highlights increased supports for Canadian families through the Canada Child Benefit

Excerpt: "Beginning this month, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17 through the CCB. This increase—up to $160 more per child under age 6 and up to $135 more per child aged 6 to 17 compared to last year—will help parents with the everyday costs of raising children, including groceries, clothing, child care and school supplies."
July 20, 2026

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Newfoundland and Labrador alone, the CCB provides over $340 million in benefits to approximately 47,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."
July 17, 2026

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027 nearly 153,000 families in Manitoba benefiting from more generous payments starting this month

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Manitoba alone, the CCB provides over $1.4 billion in benefits to approximately 153,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."
July 17, 2026

Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026–2027

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of six and up to $6,883 per child aged six to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age six and up to $135 per child aged six to 17 compared with the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and childcare. In Alberta alone, the CCB provides over $4 billion in benefits to approximately 500,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."
July 17, 2026

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In British Columbia alone, the CCB provides over $3.2 billion in benefits to approximately 457,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the British Columbia."
July 17, 2026

The Canada Child Benefit payments increasing in 2026-2027: Nearly 81,000 families in New Brunswick benefiting from more generous payments starting this month

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In New Brunswick alone, the CCB provides over $641 million in benefits to approximately 81,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across New Brunswick."