If you’re living in one of the eligible provinces, get ready — the Canada Carbon Rebate (also known as the Climate Action Incentive Payment or CAIP) is dropping a special payment this September 2025. This extra payout helps balance out the cost of carbon pricing, especially as energy prices remain high in many parts of the country.
Wondering how much you’re getting, when the money is coming, and if you even qualify? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Rebate
The Canada Carbon Rebate is part of the federal government’s climate plan. The money comes from carbon pricing and is returned to Canadians in provinces where the federal backstop applies — meaning these provinces don’t have their own carbon tax systems.
This rebate is non-taxable and paid out by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Normally, you get it four times a year — in January, April, July, and October. But due to processing delays in some provinces this summer, the CRA is issuing a special September 2025 payment.
Eligibility
To receive the September 2025 carbon rebate, you must:
- Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
- Be 19 years or older, or have a spouse, or be a parent
- Have filed your 2024 income tax return
- Live in one of these eligible provinces:
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
If you’re eligible, you don’t need to apply. The CRA will send the payment automatically based on your most recent tax return.
Payments
The payment amount varies based on where you live and how many people are in your household. Here’s what a family of four can expect to receive in each province this September:
| Province | Family of Four | Per Person (Quarterly) |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $386 | $96.50 |
| Saskatchewan | $340 | $85.00 |
| Manitoba | $264 | $66.00 |
| Ontario | $280 | $70.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $328 | $82.00 |
| New Brunswick | $284 | $71.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $240 | $60.00 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $292 | $73.00 |
Rural residents can receive an extra supplement, so if you live outside a major city, your payment may be slightly higher.
Dates
This payment will be issued around mid-September 2025. The exact date may vary by province, but CRA expects all eligible residents to receive their payment within a few business days of the release.
You’ll receive your payment either:
- By direct deposit (fastest and most secure), or
- By cheque if you haven’t set up direct deposit
To avoid delays, log into your CRA MyAccount and make sure your banking and mailing info is up to date.
Purpose
This rebate isn’t just a refund — it’s a tool to help manage rising energy costs while supporting the federal carbon pricing system.
Here’s why it matters:
- It helps cover the increased cost of fuel and utilities
- It ensures most households get back more than they pay in carbon taxes
- It encourages energy-conscious habits without causing financial stress
- It gives extra support to rural households with higher energy needs
If you’ve ever worried about how climate policies might hit your wallet, this rebate is the government’s way of softening that blow — and keeping climate efforts fair across the board.
If you’re eligible, this money is coming — just make sure your CRA details are up to date so you don’t miss it.
Why does everyone else get it but BC doesn't???
Samantha I was wondering the same thing it's getting ridiculous Alberta gets way more money then we do by far it's dumb