Canada Revenue Agency - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay

Application

Both partners must file a tax return every year, even if one has no income

Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
- Families who are eligible for the CCB for a child will receive the CDB only if the child is also eligible for the disability tax credit
- Must complete and submit T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate including the Medical Practitioner's part after which the CRA will advise if the child is eligible for the disability tax credit and the CDB

Eligibility / Target Population

Families with children under 18 years of age

Applicant must be:

Primarily responsible for the upbringing of the child, and he/she must reside with the child
A resident of Canada for income tax purposes and a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

Families of children under 18 years of age who have a severe and prolonged mental or physical impairment which has been certiifed by a medical practitioner and
who have had their T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate application approved by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and
who have met the eligibility for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides a tax-free monthly payment to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

Provides a tax-free benefit for families who care for a child under 18 years of age who has been certified by a qualified practitioner as having a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions

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