The Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 marks the end of a key federal climate policy as the government officially phases out the consumer carbon pricing system. For millions of Canadians, the April 22, 2025 payment represents the final Canada Carbon Tax Rebate—a once-quarterly benefit designed to return federal fuel charge proceeds directly to households.
If you filed your 2024 income tax and benefit return electronically by April 2, 2025, and you’re eligible, you should receive your final Canada Carbon Tax Rebate payment starting today, April 22.
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Who Gets the Final Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025?
The Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 is being issued to residents of the 10 provinces and territories where the federal fuel charge applied, including:
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nunavut
- Yukon
Only eligible Canadians who filed their 2024 tax returns on time are receiving the April 22 payout. Those who filed after April 2 will get their Canada Carbon Tax Rebate after their return is assessed.
How Will You Get Paid?
- Direct Deposit: If you’re signed up for direct deposit with the CRA, your Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 will go straight to your bank account.
- Cheque: If you’re not registered, the rebate will be delivered by mail as a cheque.
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Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025: Final Payment Amounts
The base amount of the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 varies depending on your province or territory of residence. Here’s how much individuals and families of four are receiving in this final round:
Individual Payment:
- Alberta – $228
- Saskatchewan – $206
- Manitoba – $150
- Ontario – $151
- New Brunswick – $165
- Nova Scotia – $110
- Prince Edward Island – $110 (includes rural supplement)
- Newfoundland and Labrador – $149
Family of Four:
- Alberta – $456
- Saskatchewan – $412
- Manitoba – $300
- Ontario – $302
- New Brunswick – $330
- Nova Scotia – $220
- Prince Edward Island – $220
- Newfoundland and Labrador – $298
Note: The rebate is paid to the first spouse or common-law partner to file their tax return. The payment includes the total amount for the household, including children.
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Why is This the Last Canada Carbon Tax Rebate?
The Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 is the final payout because the federal government ended consumer carbon pricing. The Canada Carbon Rebate (formerly the Climate Action Incentive) was designed to return revenue from the federal fuel charge, which applied to 21 fossil fuels and combustible materials.
With that fuel charge now scrapped, the policy that funded the rebate has ended, making this April 22 payment the final one.
The final Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 is being delivered just days before a federal election, sparking criticism. Economists, including Queen’s University’s Robin Boadway, argue that the rebate no longer reflects actual carbon tax revenue.
He added that sending out the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025 while the fuel charge no longer exists raises questions about transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Summary: What You Need to Know About the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025
- Final payment date: April 22, 2025
- Eligibility: Filed 2024 tax return by April 2; lived in one of the 10 applicable provinces/territories
- Delivery: Direct deposit or mailed cheque
- Amounts vary by location and family size
- No more payments are scheduled after April 2025
As this marks the final chapter of the Canada Carbon Tax Rebate 2025, Canadians should remain cautious about future misinformation, particularly around federal payments and policy changes.
If you’re unsure about your eligibility or payment details, consult your CRA My Account or official Canada.ca sources for confirmation.
