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Coverage of the Canada Child Benefit, eligibility, CRA administration and taxpayer transparency.

2026-05-21 · Immigration / Spending / Cost of Living / CRA

$1.1 Billion Question: Why Are Temporary Residents Receiving So Much Canada Child Benefit?

A House of Commons response reported by Juno says more than $1.1B in Canada Child Benefit payments went to temporary residents in 2025. The issue is eligibility, verification, immigration planning and taxpayer transparency.