Open ProvincesFamilies in Prince Edward Island: child benefits and family programs
The Canada Child Benefit and the provincial family programs of Prince Edward Island, 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 Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island Child Benefit
Monthly amount per child for lower- and middle-income families, paid with the CCB.
| Amount | July 2026 to June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Per child under 18, family income under $45,000 | $34.16 / month |
| Per child under 18, family income between $45,000 and $80,000 | $24.16 / month |
Child Care Subsidy Program
Lowers childcare costs for eligible families.
| Amount | Policy 1.2 (revised June 15, 2021) |
|---|---|
| Parent fee at Early Years Centres and licensed family homes | $10 / day |
| Income exempted each month | $400 plus 30% of the rest ($500 with AccessAbility Supports) |
| Full subsidy if net income is at or below the MBM threshold, family of 2 / 3 / 4 | $27,871 / $34,134 / $39,415 |
- Above the threshold, the parent share is (net income − income adjustment) ÷ 2. Income adjustments: $17,440.08 (family of 2), $20,560.08 (3), $23,200.08 (4), $25,120.08 (5), $27,280.08 (6).
- People on Social Assistance or Assured Income pay no parent share.
How to get it: Apply through the Child Care Subsidy Program.
Related guides
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