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Bill S-253 2nd reading · Senate

Making Child Care More Affordable for Canadian Families Act

Raises the annual child care expense deduction limits from 2027 onward, from $11,000 to $16,345 for children eligible for the disability tax credit, and from $8,000 and $5,000 to $12,855 and $7,529 for other children. After 2027 the limits would be indexed to the Consumer Price Index.

Economic
What it means for you

Families who pay for child care could deduct more of those costs from their taxable income starting in 2027, and the limits would rise with inflation over time. The amount of tax saved depends on each family's income and tax bracket.

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Its path through Parliament

First reading
Oct 2026
Second reading
Third reading
House of Commons
Royal Assent