小地方英语学习（125）儿童补助金1. What is the Canada child tax benefit?The Canada child tax benefit (CCTB) is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.The CCTB may include the child disability benefit (CDB), a monthly benefit providing financial assistance for qualified families caring for children with severe and prolonged 慢性长期的 mental or physical impairments 残疾.Also included with the CCTB is the national child benefit supplement (NCBS), a monthly benefit for low-income families with children. The NCBS is the Government of Canadas contribution to the national child benefit, a joint initiative 措施 of federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and First Nations.2，To be eligible, you must meet all the following conditions:you must live with the child, and the child must be under the age of 18;you must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing 养育 of the child;you must be a resident of Canada; andyou or your spouse 配偶 or common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month.3. Should I apply for the Canada child tax benefit?The person who is primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child should apply for the CCTB.4， When should I apply for the Canada child tax benefit?Generally, you should apply for the CCTB as soon as possible after your child is born ora child starts to live with you; 5. How do I apply for the provincial/territorial benefits?The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the Alberta family employment tax credit, the BC family bonus, the New Brunswick child tax benefit, the Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit, the Northwest Territories child benefit, the Nova Scotia child benefit, the Nunavut child benefit, the Ontario child benefit, and the Yukon child benefit.There is no need to apply separately to qualify under these programs. The CRA will use the information from your Canada child benefits application to determine your eligibility for these programs. If you are eligible, the amount of any payments will be calculated automatically based on information from the income tax returns you and your spouse or common-law partner file.