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If you’ve seen posts claiming a $500 Climate Action Incentive landing in October 2025, here’s the bottom line: there is no October 2025 payment.
The federal program—renamed the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) from the old Climate Action Incentive (CAIP)—was ended for individuals in March 2025, and the final CCR payment went out in April 2025.
After that, no July or October 2025 CCR/CAIP payments were issued.
This guide explains what changed, who qualified, how much households actually received, and what those “$500” headlines were likely referring to—with a clear table of provincial amounts to help you verify your own situation.
Quick Facts (At a Glance)
- Program status: Closed for individuals. The federal government stopped the fuel charge and CCR on March 15, 2025.
- Final payout: Issued starting April 22, 2025 (for those who filed 2024 taxes electronically by April 2, 2025). Later filers receive the final payment after assessment.
- No Oct 2025 CCR/CAIP payment: Only January 15, 2025 and April 22, 2025 appear on the official 2025 payment calendar; July and October were not paid.
- Eligible provinces (while active): AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, NL, NS, PEI. Other provinces/territories were not in the federal CCR because they ran their own systems.
- Why you saw “$500”: Depending on province and family size, quarterly totals (especially with the 20% rural supplement) could land near ~$500 for a family of four—for example, Saskatchewan rural families were around $494, and Alberta rural families around $547 in the April 2025 payout.
What Changed in 2025—and Why October Was Cancelled
On March 15, 2025, the government ended both the federal fuel charge and the Canada Carbon Rebate for individuals.
With the program sunset, the April 2025 issuance became the final payment.
That’s why the usual quarterly schedule (which had included April, July, October, January in previous years) didn’t continue into July and October 2025.
The federal benefits calendar confirms only two CCR dates in 2025: January 15 and April 22.
If you filed your 2024 return after April 2, 2025, the CRA stated you would still get that final April 2025 payment once your return is assessed.
Who Was Eligible (While the Program Ran)
To receive the CCR/CAIP, you needed to:
- Be a resident of Canada for income tax purposes.
- Live in an eligible province (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island) on the first day of the payment month.
- Be 19+ (or meet specific conditions if under 19, such as having a spouse/common-law partner or being a parent living with your child).
Children were included in the calculation if they met CRA criteria (under 19, living with you, etc.). Shared custody typically meant 50% of the child amount to each eligible parent.
How Much Households Actually Received (Final 2024 Base-Year Amounts, Paid April 2025)
The last payment (issued April 2025) used 2024 base-year amounts and included the 20% rural supplement for residents outside a Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in eligible provinces.
PEI was different: the rural top-up was already built into PEI’s base amount.
Below are the per-person amounts by province for the April 2025 payment, plus an illustrative family-of-four total (two adults + two children).
This shows why some families saw around $500 in certain provinces.
Note: These figures reflect the final April 2025 issuance. With the program closed, no further quarterly payments followed in 2025.
Final CCR/CAIP (April 2025) — Per-Person Amounts & Example Family Total
| Province | Individual | Spouse/Partner | Per Child | Family of 4 (Base) | Rural Supplement (20%)* | Family of 4 w/ Rural* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $228 | $114 | $57 | $456 | $91.20 | $547.20 |
| Saskatchewan | $206 | $103 | $51.50 | $412 | $82.40 | $494.40 |
| Manitoba | $150 | $75 | $37.50 | $300 | $60.00 | $360.00 |
| Ontario | $151 | $75.50 | $37.75 | $302 | $60.40 | $362.40 |
| New Brunswick | $165 | $82.50 | $41.25 | $330 | $66.00 | $396.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $110 | $55 | $27.50 | $220 | $44.00 | $264.00 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $149 | $74.50 | $37.25 | $298 | $59.60 | $357.60 |
| Prince Edward Island | $110 | $55 | $27.50 | $220 | Included | $220.00 |
* Rural supplement: Available only if your primary residence was outside a CMA (not applicable in PEI because it’s already built into the base).
Why “$500”? In provinces with higher base amounts (e.g., Saskatchewan and Alberta) and when rural top-ups applied, a family of four could get about $500 (e.g., SK ≈ $494, AB ≈ $547) for that April 2025 payment.
That’s likely the source of the “$500” figure you may have seen circulating on social media.
Provinces That Were Not in the Federal CCR
If you lived in British Columbia, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon, you were not eligible for the federal CCR/CAIP because those jurisdictions used their own carbon pricing and rebate systems.
How Payments Were Delivered (and What to Do if You Think You Missed One)
- Automatic payments: You didn’t apply; the CRA used your tax return to assess eligibility and issue payment via direct deposit or cheque.
- What you’ll see on your bank statement: Deposits may appear as “Canada Carbon Rebate,” previously “Climate Action Incentive.”
- Didn’t receive the April 2025 payment? If you filed after April 2, 2025, you should receive it once your 2024 return is assessed. If your payment hasn’t arrived 10 business days after the scheduled date, the CRA advises contacting them.
How to Verify Your Eligibility and Amounts
- Confirm the list of eligible provinces, age and residency rules, and child rules.
- Review the final (April 2025) amounts for your province and family size.
- Check the official benefits calendar for the only 2025 CCR dates (Jan 15 & Apr 22).
- Use CRA My Account to track payments and enroll in direct deposit.
The October 2025 “$500” Climate Action Incentive headlines don’t match reality.
The federal Canada Carbon Rebate (formerly CAIP) for individuals was terminated in March 2025, with a final payment starting April 22, 2025—and no further quarterly payments afterward.
If you qualified and filed your 2024 return late, you’ll receive that last payment upon assessment.
Eligibility always depended on province of residence and family composition, with some rural households receiving around $500 for a family of four in the final April 2025 payout (not October).
Use the table above to gauge what your household would have received and consult CRA My Account to confirm any outstanding amounts.
FAQs
No. The program for individuals ended in March 2025 and the final payment was issued starting April 22, 2025. There were no July or October 2025 CCR/CAIP payments.
Yes. If you were eligible but filed after April 2, 2025, you should receive your final CCR once your 2024 return is assessed. Keep an eye on CRA My Account for status updates.
If you lived outside a CMA in AB, SK, MB, ON, NL, NB, or NS, you were generally eligible for a 20% rural supplement. PEI residents had the supplement built in to the base amount.