Who receives it
- Residents of provinces where the federal fuel charge applies (currently including Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and others as designated).
- You receive it automatically when you file your taxes.
- Rural residents receive an additional supplement.
- Quebec and BC run their own systems and are not part of the federal rebate.
How much and when
- The amount depends on your province, household size, and rural status.
- Payments are issued quarterly, typically in January, April, July and October.
- The small rural supplement is added for eligible rural residents.
- Amounts are set annually and change; check the current Canada Revenue Agency guidance for figures.
Save thousands
Save thousands by refinancing your vehicle anywhere in Canada.
Free to apply, no obligation, and no credit check to pre-qualify.
Frequently asked questions
No. You receive it automatically when you file your income tax return and live in an eligible province.
No, the Canada Carbon Rebate is not taxable income.
Not directly, though it is one factor in a household budget. A lower car payment can complement it.