The Climate Action Incentive Payment, formerly known as the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR), is officially set to end by May 2025. The federal Consumer Carbon Tax Rebate program ended on April 22, 2025, when the last payment was made. (Avrim Agassi, Canada.ca)
Final Payment Date: April 22, 2025
Eligible Canadians who filed their 2024 income tax and benefit return electronically by April 2, 2025, began receiving their final CCR payments on April 22. Those who filed after this date will receive their payments once their 2024 returns are assessed. (canada.ca, Evrim Ağacı)
Rebate Amounts by Province
The CCR amounts varied by province and household composition. For example, in April 2025, a family of four received:(canada.ca, incvisa.ca)
- Alberta: $385
- Saskatchewan: $340
- Manitoba: $300
- Ontario: $280
- New Brunswick: $190
- Nova Scotia: $206
- Prince Edward Island: $220
- Newfoundland & Labrador: $254
Eligibility and Payment Method
To qualify for the CCR, individuals needed to:(canada.ca)
- Reside in a province where the federal carbon pricing backstop applied.
- File their 2024 income tax and benefit return.(Brmgsu, canada.ca)
Payments were issued automatically, typically via direct deposit. If you were registered for direct deposit, the payment appeared in your bank account as “Canada Carbon Rebate.” (canada.ca)
End of the Consumer Carbon Ta
The conclusion of the CCR corresponds with the termination of the federal consumer carbon tax. Prime Minister Mark Carney, citing political divisiveness and public opposition, ended the tax effective April 1, 2025. The government plans to shift focus to alternative climate policies, such as incentives for green choices and continued industrial carbon pricing. (incvisa.ca, ft.com)
What’s Next?
While the CCR has ended, the federal government continues to explore and implement other measures to address climate change and support Canadians. Stay informed through official channels for updates on new programs and initiatives.
Key Takeaway
- Final CCR Payment: Issued starting April 22, 2025.
- Eligibility: Residents of provinces under the federal carbon pricing backstop who filed 2024 taxes.
- Payment Method: Automatic, typically via direct deposit.
- Program Conclusion: CCR ended alongside the federal consumer carbon tax on April 1, 2025.(canada.ca, Log in or sign up to view, CTV News)
FAQs
Q.When was the final carbon tax rebate paid?
A.The final Canada Carbon Rebate payment was issued starting April 22, 2025.
Q.Who was eligible for the rebate?
A.Canadians who lived in a backstop province and filed their 2024 tax return were eligible.
Q.How much was the rebate amount?
A. The amount varied by province; for example, a family of four in Alberta received $385.
