Change in Frequency of Family Allowance Payment
You receive
Family Allowance four times a year, that is, in January, April, July and October, on the scheduled
payment dates. If you would like to receive your payments on a monthly basis, you must complete a Change in Frequency of Family Allowance Payments form.
To file your application:
Other way of filing your application
If you have a Social Insurance Number (SIN), you can complete the online
Change in Frequency of Family Payments
form.
The information requested in this online service is necessary for the study of your application. For more information, consult our
Privacy Policy.
Effective dates of change in frequency
| If you apply: | The change will take effect on: |
|---|
| Between 13 September 2025 and 5 December 2025 | 5 January 2026 |
| Between 6 December 2025 and 13 March 2026 | 1 April 2026 |
| Between 14 March 2026 and 12 June 2026 | 2 July 2026 |
| Between 13 June 2026 and 11 September 2026 | 1 October 2026 |
| Between 12 September 2026 and 4 December 2026 | 5 January 2027 |