Canada Carbon Rebate

AKA: CCR; Climate Action Incentive Payment (former name); CAIP(former name)
Provided by: Government of Canada - Canada Revenue Agency - AKA: CRA

Service Description

A tax-free amount paid to help individuals and families offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing. It consists of a basic amount and a supplement for residents of small and rural communities.

On March 15, 2025, the Government of Canada ended the federal fuel charge and Carbon Rebate for individuals. The final payment will be issued starting April 22, 2025.

Information

Eligibility:
Open to:

-Residents of Canada for income tax purposes at the beginning of the month in which the CRA makes a payment
-Residents of qualifying provinces
-Must be 19 years old
-If under 19 years, must meet one of the following conditions during the same period:
Have (or previously had) a spouse or common-law partner or are (or previously were) a parent and live (or previously lived) with your child
Note: Only one spouse or common-law partner can claim the credit for the family
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
The CRA automatically determined eligibility when income tax is filed * Newcomers to Canada can apply online
Documents Required:
Filed income tax return for individuals and their spouse or common-law partner * See website for various application forms for newcomers to Canada
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Service Locations & Contact Info

    • Ottawa, ON
      • Coverage Area:
        Kanata / Canada
      • Disabilities Access:
        Not applicable
      • Automated 24/7 phone service * Telephone agents: Mon-Fri 7:30am-12am * Sat 8:30am-9pm AST hours
        Automated service: Mon-Sun 7am-4am AST hours
    • Individual Tax Enquiries
      Toll-free Across Canada * To Speak With An Agent
      1-800-959-8281
    • TIPS (Tax Information Phone Service)
      Toll-free Across Canada * Automated Service
      1-800-267-6999
    • Individual Tax Account Balance
      Toll-free Across Canada * Automated Service
      1-866-474-8272
    • CRA benefits and credits
      Toll-free Across Canada * To Speak With An Agent
      1-800-387-1193
    • TTY
      General Inquiries * Toll-free Across Canada
      1-800-665-0354