Canada PRO Payment Dates 2026: Your Guide to OTB and ACFB Schedules

If you are looking for the Canada PRO payment dates 2026, you should know these dates depend on the specific provincial program you qualify for: either the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) or the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB). OTB payments are issued monthly around the 10th, while ACFB payments are quarterly. This article gives the 2026 dates, explains what these benefits are, and outlines eligibility. Last updated: October 2026.

What Are Canada PRO Deposits?

A "Canada PRO" deposit in your bank account means you received funds from one of the provincial government programs operating in Ontario and Alberta. These are tax-free benefits created by provincial governments but distributed through the federal system, to give financial help to low- to moderate-income residents.

The key programs under the Canada PRO umbrella are the Ontario Trillium Benefit (which includes three credits) and the Alberta Child and Family Benefit. Receiving these benefits does not affect your credit score, and you can use the funds for bills, rent or personal expenses. Eligibility for all Canada PRO programs depends on filing your income taxes every year. If you have outstanding debts to the government, your Canada PRO deposit might be applied to that debt.

Understanding the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

For Ontario residents, a Canada PRO deposit usually corresponds to the Ontario Trillium Benefit. It combines three Ontario tax credits, and being eligible for one is enough to receive the OTB. The annual entitlement is typically divided into 12 monthly payments. Read our full OTB guide for details.

Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)

Helps low- to moderate-income residents of designated Northern Ontario districts cope with higher home energy costs. For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, the maximum is $189 for singles and $290 for families.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

Helps with property taxes and the sales tax paid on energy. For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, the maximum is $1,307 (ages 18 to 64) and $1,488 (age 65 and older), with lower amounts for people on reserves, in long-term care homes or in designated student residences.

Ontario Sales Tax Credit (OSTC)

Provides relief for the sales tax paid by low- to moderate-income individuals and families. For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, the maximum is up to $378, plus up to another $378 for a spouse or common-law partner and for each dependent child under 19.

Understanding the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

If you live in Alberta and see a Canada PRO deposit, it likely represents the Alberta Child and Family Benefit. This program provides non-taxable payments to help low- to moderate-income families with the costs of raising children under 18. It has a base component, available to eligible families regardless of work status, and a working component for families with employment income above a threshold.

Eligibility requires Alberta residency, children under 18, a filed income tax return and meeting the family net income criteria. For July 2026 to June 2027, the maximum base component is roughly $1,500 to $1,600 per year for a family with one child, and it increases with each additional child. The exact amount is set by the Government of Alberta and calculated by the CRA, and it is reduced as family net income rises.

Canada PRO Payment Dates for 2026

The Canada PRO payment dates in 2026 depend on whether you receive the OTB or the ACFB. These dates assume direct deposit; mailed cheques may take longer.

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) Payment Dates 2026

OTB payments are issued monthly, around the 10th. If the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made on the last business day before it. If your total annual OTB entitlement is $500 or less, you receive a single payment in July 2026 instead of monthly installments. If your entitlement is over $500, you receive monthly payments starting in July 2026, or you can choose on your tax return to receive a single payment in June 2027.

The next OTB payments are on November 10 and December 10, 2026. The 2027 dates have not been published yet; expect monthly payments around the 10th starting in January 2027.

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) Payment Dates 2026

Unlike the monthly OTB, the ACFB is paid quarterly, in February, May, August and November. If your quarterly amount is very small, you may be paid less often.

The 2027 ACFB dates have not been published yet; expect payments in February, May, August and November 2027.

Eligibility and Application for Canada PRO Payments

Who Qualifies?

Qualifying for Canada PRO payments depends on meeting the criteria of the underlying provincial benefit. For the OTB components, you need Ontario residency and must meet age or family status conditions, plus the specific criteria for each credit: living in Northern Ontario and paying certain costs for the NOEC, paying property tax, rent or eligible energy costs for the OEPTC, and residency plus age or family status for the OSTC. For the ACFB, you must be an Alberta resident, be the parent of one or more children under 18, file an annual tax return and meet the family net income requirements. Eligibility for the Canada Child Benefit is often linked.

How to Apply

You apply through your annual income tax return. For the OTB, file your return and complete the ON-BEN application form in your Ontario tax package. For the ACFB there is no separate form: eligibility is determined automatically when you file, provided you also qualify for the Canada Child Benefit.

In summary, Canada PRO payment dates in 2026 follow the provincial benefit you receive: monthly around the 10th for Ontario's OTB, and quarterly in February, May, August and November for Alberta's ACFB. File your income tax return every year and keep your CRA information up to date to avoid delays. See all upcoming dates in our complete benefit payment calendar.