Canada Carbon Rebate
A quarterly rebate that puts federal fuel-charge money back in your pocket.
The Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) is a tax-free quarterly payment for residents of provinces where the federal fuel charge applies. Newcomers can usually claim it as soon as they file their first return.
- Free
- Private
- CRA-aligned
What it is
The CCR returns most of the federal fuel-charge revenue back to households in eligible provinces. Amounts vary by province and family size, with a rural top-up where it applies.
Typical amount: Hundreds to over a thousand dollars per year for a family of four, depending on the province and rural status.
Who can claim it
- You're a Canadian resident for income tax purposes
- You live in an eligible province (e.g., AB, SK, MB, ON, NB, NS, PE, NL) on the first day of the payment month
- You're 19 or older (or have a spouse/partner, or are a parent living with your child)
- You file a Canadian tax return
How to apply
- 1Get a SIN
- 2File your tax return — the CRA enrolls you automatically
- 3If you have a spouse/partner, only the first one to file gets the household payment
Common questions
Do I need to apply for the CCR?
No separate application — filing your tax return is the application. The CRA determines eligibility from your return.
What if I live in Quebec or BC?
Those provinces run their own carbon-pricing systems, so the federal CCR doesn't apply there.
Not sure if you qualify?
Take the 1-minute questionnaire — we'll tell you exactly what to file.
Check my eligibility