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Manitoba Child Benefit (MCB)

ManitobaFamilyChecked November 6, 2026

The Manitoba Child Benefit is a provincial income supplement for lower-income Manitoba families with children under 18. You must already receive the Canada Child Benefit for those children. Benefits go down as family income rises.

How much

Up to $420 a year for each child under 18 (about $35 a month per child), so up to $2,520 a year for six children. Families with annual income of $15,000 or less get the full amount. Partial benefits go to families above $15,000 up to these limits: $20,435 for one to three children, $22,242 for four, $24,052 for five and $25,864 for six. The official page does not give the formula for partial amounts.

When it's paid

Paid by direct deposit. The official pages do not give a payment schedule, so check the program before you plan around a date.

Who qualifies

  • You live in Manitoba
  • You have dependent children under 18 in your care
  • You receive the Canada Child Benefit for those children
  • Your family income is within the limits in the official table (based on the previous year's income)
  • You are not receiving Employment and Income Assistance (you can still apply if you receive only the health benefits portion)
  • Wards of the province and children in temporary placement under The Child and Family Services Act are not eligible

How to apply

  1. Download the printable MCB application guidelines and application form from the Manitoba government site
  2. Fill in the application and mail it to Provincial Services, 100–114 Garry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4V4
  3. Questions: call 204-948-7368 in Winnipeg or 1-877-587-6224 toll free, or email [email protected]
  4. Check that you receive the Canada Child Benefit for each child on the application. You can confirm this with the CRA at 1-800-387-1193

What to have ready

  • Your Canada Child Benefit information for each child on the application
  • Each child's name, date of birth and the adult who cares for them
  • Your family income for the previous year, as reported on your tax return
  • Bank details for direct deposit

Add to a printable checklist with other benefits

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming you qualify without receiving the Canada Child Benefit. The CCB is a requirement
  • Applying while you receive Employment and Income Assistance (except the health benefits portion only)
  • Using last year's income figure without checking the current table
Still being confirmed: The official Manitoba pages do not name a benefit year for the table, so the amounts may not match the current year. The partial-benefit formula is not published on those pages. Confirm the figures with Provincial Services before you apply. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on November 6, 2026.

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