The Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) for individuals is closed. There are no regular quarterly CCR payments in 2026.
The federal government ended the individual rebate after the federal consumer fuel charge was removed. The fuel charge rates were set to zero effective April 1, 2025, and the final regular CCR payment began on April 22, 2025.
CRA now lists the program as Closed – Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) for individuals.
Are There Canada Carbon Rebate Payments in 2026?
No. CRA states that there are no further quarterly CCR payments after the April 2025 payment.
Dates such as January, April, July or October 2026 should not be presented as new quarterly Canada Carbon Rebate payment dates.
When Did the Canada Carbon Rebate End?
CRA states that the Government of Canada stopped the federal fuel charge and the Canada Carbon Rebate for individuals in March 2025.
The Department of Finance announced that federal fuel-charge rates would be set to zero beginning April 1, 2025. CRA’s current fuel-charge page confirms that all federal fuel-charge rates have been zero since that date.
See the Department of Finance announcement: Removing the consumer carbon price, effective April 1, 2025.
CRA’s current fuel-charge rates are listed at Fuel charge rates.
What Was the Final CCR Payment Date?
The final regular Canada Carbon Rebate payment began on April 22, 2025.
CRA explains that people who were eligible for the April 2025 CCR and filed their 2024 tax return electronically after April 2, 2025 could still receive the final payment after CRA assessed the return.
CRA’s current payment information is available at Canada Carbon Rebate payment timing.
Final Alberta Canada Carbon Rebate Amounts
For the final April 2025 payment, CRA listed the following Alberta base amounts:
| Household Member | Final April 2025 Alberta Base Amount |
|---|---|
| First adult | $228 |
| Spouse or common-law partner | $114 |
| Each eligible child under 19 | $57 |
| First eligible child in a single-parent family | $114 |
| Family of four | $456 |
These amounts were for the final April 2025 payment. They are not 2026 quarterly payment amounts.
CRA’s Alberta calculation sheet is available at Canada Carbon Rebate calculation sheet for Alberta.
What Happened to the Rural Supplement?
The CCR included a supplement for eligible residents of small and rural communities.
CRA states that the rural supplement was increased from 10% to 20% of the base amount in 2024.
For the final Alberta April 2025 payment, the rural supplement amounts were:
| Household Member | Alberta Rural Supplement |
|---|---|
| First adult | $45.60 |
| Spouse or common-law partner | $22.80 |
| Each eligible child under 19 | $11.40 |
| First eligible child in a single-parent family | $22.80 |
Because the individual CCR is closed, no new quarterly rural supplement is generated for 2026. Historical entitlements can still include the supplement when the applicable CRA conditions are met.
Can Someone Still Receive a CCR Payment in 2026?
Yes, but it would be a payment tied to an earlier eligible period rather than a new 2026 quarterly benefit.
CRA states that people who were eligible but have not yet filed the applicable tax return for 2024, 2023, 2022 or 2021 can still receive the related CCR payments after those returns are assessed.
CRA explains the process at Payments for those who have not yet filed tax returns for the applicable years.
What if the 2024 Tax Return Was Filed Late?
A taxpayer who qualified for the final April 2025 payment but filed the 2024 return after the normal processing period could still receive the final payment after CRA assessed the return.
The final payment therefore was not necessarily lost solely because the 2024 return was filed after April 2025.
Why Did the CCR End?
The CCR returned proceeds from the federal consumer fuel charge to eligible households in provinces where that charge applied.
When federal fuel-charge rates were set to zero effective April 1, 2025, the individual rebate program was wound down and the final regular payment was made in April 2025.
Did All Federal Carbon Pricing End?
No. The removal of the federal consumer fuel charge did not eliminate every federal carbon-pricing mechanism.
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that the federal Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) for large industrial facilities continues to apply where it is in effect.
See Output-Based Pricing System.
Did the Canada Carbon Rebate Become Another Benefit?
No. CRA lists the individual Canada Carbon Rebate itself as closed.
Other federal or provincial benefits can continue independently, but they are separate programs with their own eligibility and payment rules.
For example, eligible Alberta families may receive the Alberta Child and Family Benefit, which is unrelated to the former CCR.
Previous Names of the Program
CRA’s program history shows these names:
- 2018 to 2020: Climate Action Incentive (CAI)
- 2021 to 2023: Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)
- 2024 to 2025: Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR)
CRA summarizes the changes on its What has changed – Canada Carbon Rebate page.
How to Check an Outstanding Historical CCR Payment
If a person believes an older CCR payment is outstanding, CRA’s current instructions are to make sure the applicable tax return has been filed and assessed.
Benefit information and CRA correspondence can also be reviewed through CRA My Account.
For account access, see our CRA My Account 2026 guide.
Canada Carbon Rebate Timeline
| Date | What Happened |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Regular CCR payment |
| April 1, 2025 | Federal consumer fuel-charge rates set to zero |
| April 22, 2025 | Final regular CCR payment began |
| 2026 | No new quarterly individual CCR payments |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Canada Carbon Rebate payment in 2026?
No. CRA states there are no further quarterly individual CCR payments after the April 2025 payment.
What was the final regular CCR payment date?
The final regular payment began on April 22, 2025.
Can an old CCR entitlement still be paid in 2026?
Yes. CRA states that eligible people who have not filed the applicable 2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024 tax return can still receive historical payments after those returns are assessed.
What was the final Alberta base amount for one adult?
The final April 2025 Alberta base amount was $228 for the first adult.
Was the rural supplement 20%?
Yes. CRA states that the rural supplement was 20% of the base amount before the program ended.
Did all federal carbon pricing end when the fuel charge was removed?
No. The federal consumer fuel charge was removed, but the federal Output-Based Pricing System for large industrial facilities continues where applicable.
Disclaimer: This article explains the closed Canada Carbon Rebate for individuals and historical payment rules. Confirm any outstanding personal entitlement directly with the Canada Revenue Agency.
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