Alberta government payments, Digi Mart USA News (Alberta, Canada): The next round of government payments reaches Albertans between Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 27. Depending on what they qualify for, recipients may receive the Canada Child Benefit, the Alberta Seniors Benefit, AISH, CPP, Old Age Security and the quarterly Alberta Child and Family Benefit.
The largest figure cited is $1,977.65 a month, the maximum a low-income senior aged 75 or older can receive from Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement combined. It is not a new payment and does not apply to everyone.
Most seniors receive less, and many receive no supplement at all.
These are scheduled dates, and the amount each person receives depends on the program and individual circumstances. The supplement is income-tested, so Canada Pension Plan benefits, a workplace pension or almost any other income can reduce or eliminate it.
Couples receive different amounts, and a partial Old Age Security pension changes the calculation. Existing Old Age Security and GIS recipients do not need to apply again.
The AISH living allowance is $1,940 a month in 2026. The Alberta Disability Assistance Program pays a core benefit of $1,740, plus a $200 transition benefit for eligible former AISH clients, bringing them to $1,940 as well.
Actual payments can differ depending on other income and household circumstances, and Income Support depends on household size and living situation.
The next AISH payment, for January, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 22, which is 27 days after the November payment. Recipients whose rent or bills are due on the first of the month should plan for that gap in advance.
For July 2026 to June 2027, the Alberta Child and Family Benefit is paid quarterly, so November’s deposit covers three months. Families with adjusted net income under $38,237 receive the maximum, and the amount decreases as income rises.
The calculation is based on the 2025 tax return. For example, a family with a four-year-old and a nine-year-old could receive up to $1,253.33 a month.
The Alberta Seniors Benefit is a provincial program separate from Old Age Security, for Albertans aged 65 and older with low income. From July 1, 2026, the income guidelines are $32,690 a year for a single senior and $53,800 for a couple.
The maximum is $3,946 a year for a single senior who owns, rents or lives in a lodge, and $5,918 for a couple. Actual amounts depend on income, marital status and place of residence.
For Canada Pension Plan benefits, the 2026 maximum for someone starting at age 65 is $1,507.65 a month, while the average for new recipients at 65 is $858.34. Old Age Security pays up to $762.50 a month at ages 65 to 74 and up to $838.75 at age 75 and older, and the amount may be lower depending on years of residence in Canada and income.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement pays up to $1,138.90 a month for a single, widowed or divorced senior who qualifies for the maximum, and it is deposited the same day as Old Age Security.
The Canada Disability Benefit is scheduled for November 19 for working-age Canadians approved for the Disability Tax Credit who meet income, age and residency rules and have filed their taxes. The amount depends on income.
Veterans disability pensions are scheduled for November 27 and are a separate program from CPP disability and the Canada Disability Benefit.
Two benefits are not scheduled this month. The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaced the GST/HST credit, and the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit are both next scheduled for January 2027.
Direct deposits can take a day or two, while mailed cheques take longer. AISH, ADAP and Income Support cheques are mailed six business days before the first of the month.
For questions about Canada Revenue Agency benefits, the publisher advises waiting five working days before calling, or 10 working days for some other credits. AISH, ADAP or Income Support recipients can contact their caseworker or Alberta Supports at 1-877-644-9992.
Upcoming payments can be checked in CRA My Account or My Service Canada Account.
Holiday timing moves several December payments earlier. The Alberta Seniors Benefit and Canada Disability Benefit are scheduled for December 17, and AISH, ADAP and Income Support for January 2027 are scheduled for December 22.
Recipients on fixed monthly incomes should budget for the longer interval between December and January payments.
