Open ProvincesFamilies in Northwest Territories: child benefits and family programs
The Canada Child Benefit and the provincial family programs of Northwest Territories, with their amounts and how to get them.
Federal benefits for families
| Amount | July 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Maximum per child under 6 | $8,157 / year ($679.75 / month) |
| Maximum per child aged 6 to 17 | $6,883 / year ($573.58 / month) |
| Full amount if adjusted family net income is under | $38,237 |
| Second reduction threshold | $82,847 |
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Family programs in Northwest Territories
NWT Child Benefit
Monthly amount for lower-income families, paid with the CCB.
| Amount | as published in November 2026 |
|---|---|
| One child under 6 | $67.91 / month |
| One child aged 6 to 17 | $54.33 / month |
| Partial benefit above adjusted family net income of | $30,000 |
Related guides
General information, not legal or financial advice. Figures show their source and the date they were read; confirm with the official body before making a decision.
Guides for this province
- Renting in Northwest Territories: rights, rent increases and average rents
- Working in Northwest Territories: minimum wage, standards and wages
- Moving to Northwest Territories: health card, driver's licence and taxes
- Cost of living in Northwest Territories: prices, rent, wages and taxes
- Buying a home in Northwest Territories: land transfer tax, rebates and first-time buyer help
- Health care in Northwest Territories: health card, drug plans and dental help
- Studying in Northwest Territories: tuition, student aid and grants
- Seniors in Northwest Territories: pensions, supplements and programs
- Taxes in Northwest Territories: income tax rates, sales tax and take-home pay (2026)
- Families in Northwest Territories: child benefits and family programs
- Immigrating to Northwest Territories: nominee program, steps and processing times