Child benefits

Part A - Short definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to payments received under the Canada Child Tax Benefit program during calendar year 2010 by parents with dependent children under 18 years of age. Included with the Canada Child Tax Benefit is the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) for low-income families with children. The NCBS is the federal contribution to the National Child Benefit (NCB), a joint initiative of federal, provincial and territorial governments. Also included in this variable are child benefits, child disability benefits and earned income supplements provided by certain provinces and territories and the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB).

Reported in:

2011

Reported for:

Population aged 15 years and over in private households

Question number(s):

Direct variable: Questions 54 and 55 (d)

Responses:

Dollar value or nil

Remarks:

See also 'Remarks' under Total income.