The Canada CAI payment dates are generally January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 when the program was active, with payments moved to the previous business day if a date fell on a weekend or federal holiday.

Important update

As of March 15, 2025 , the Government of Canada stopped the federal fuel charge and the Canada Carbon Rebate for individuals, and there are no further quarterly payments after the April 2025 payment. If someone was eligible for a final amount, it would be paid after their return is assessed.

Quick scoop

  • Before April 2025: quarterly payments were typically on the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
  • After March 15, 2025: no new quarterly CAI/CCR payments were scheduled.
  • If the 15th was a weekend or holiday: payment usually arrived on the last business day before it.

If you want, I can also give you the exact 2025 final payment timing or help you check whether you were eligible.