The Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) is a provincial program that helps low income families provide for children under 18. Payments are issued monthly to eligible families along with their Canada Child Benefit.
Eligibility is based on the number of children under 18 in your family and your family net income as reported on your income tax return.
To be eligible you must:
The Canada Revenue Agency will automatically review your eligibility for this benefit once your (and your spouse’s) income tax return is assessed and you have registered for the Canada Child Benefit.