The Canada Revenue Agency administers the Northwest Territories child benefit, which is a Canada child benefit (CCB) related program, for the Northwest Territories.

Northwest Territories child benefit

The Northwest Territories child benefit is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to qualifying low and middle income families with children under 18 years of age.

You may be entitled to receive the following monthly amounts:

Eligible children under the age of six:

• $67.91 for one child
• $122.25 for two children
• $166.41 for three children
• $203.75 for four children
• plus
• $30.58 for each additional child

Eligible children aged 6 to 17:

• $54.33 for one child
• $97.83 for two children
• $133.08 for three children
• $163.00 for four children
• plus
• $24.41 for each additional child

If your adjusted family net income is above $30,000, you may get part of the benefit.

These amounts are combined with the CCB into a single monthly payment.

This program is fully funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories.

More information

• T4114 – Canada Child Benefits pamphlet
• Payment information

Related services and information

• Direct deposit
• My Account
• Contact the CRA
• CRA uncashed cheques