Automated Benefits Application

The Automated Benefits Application is a joint partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Vital Statistics Agency (VSA) of the participating province/territory. It provides a quick, easy, and secure way to apply for all child benefit programs for newborn children. Upon consent, the provincial/territorial VSA registering the birth will send the applicant's registration information, over a secure communication network, to the CRA to have the applicant's eligibility to benefits determined.

Questions and answers

For more information on the Automated Benefits Application, see Questions and answers.

Participating provinces/territories

• Prince Edward Island
• British Columbia
• Nova Scotia
• Other provinces and territories

 Prince Edward Island

Since October 9, 2009, the province of Prince Edward Island is also offering the Automated Benefits Application service.

See Information Sheet RC4476-PE, Canada Child Benefits – Prince Edward Island.

You can also get more information on this service at Vital Statistics Program, Department of Health, Province of Prince Edward Island.

 British Columbia

The province of British Columbia has been offering the Automated Benefits Application service since June 15, 2009.

See Information Sheet RC4476-BC, Canada Child Benefits – British Columbia.

You can also get more information on this service at Vital Statistics Agency, Province of British Columbia.

 Nova Scotia

The province of Nova Scotia has been offering the Automated Benefits Application service since April 8, 2009.

See Information Sheet RC4476-NS, Canada Child Benefits – Nova Scotia.

You can also get more information on this service at Government of Nova Scotia.

Other provinces and territories

Other provinces and territories will be offering this new service in the near future.