Change in Frequency of Family Allowance Payment

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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 This link will open a new window. form.

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Effective dates of change in frequency

If you apply:The change will take effect on:
Between 13 September 2025 and 5 December 20255 January 2026
Between 6 December 2025 and 13 March 20261 April 2026
Between 14 March 2026 and 12 June 20262 July 2026
Between 13 June 2026 and 11 September 20261 October 2026
Between 12 September 2026 and 4 December 20265 January 2027

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