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Pricing pollution is not only one of the best ways to fight climate change but it is one of the many actions the Government of Canada is taking to provide support to Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living.This October Canadians living in Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Albertaprovinces where the federal carbon pollution pricing system applieswill receive the second installment of the quarterly Climate Action Incentive CAI payment implemented in July 2022. The CAI payment program keeps affordability and fairness in mindeight out of ten households get more money back than they pay in with low- and middle-income households benefitting the most.On October 14 2022 an average family of four will receive 269.75 in Alberta a portion of the 1079 they can expect to receive in CAI payments for the 2022-2023 fuel charge year. Families in rural and small communities are also eligible to receive an extra 10 percent. Full details on quarterly payment amounts for individuals and families in 20222023 are specified on the Climate Action Incentive payment webpage.Albertans who are registered for direct deposits from the Canada Revenue Agency will see these payments in their bank accounts as Climate Action Incentive wording may vary based on financial institution. For those not registered for direct deposit cheques will be mailed and arrive soon.The quarterly CAI payment comes alongside new proposed affordability measures that would provide much-needed relief to Canadians who are struggling with the rising cost of living. This suite of concrete actions to address inflation and make life more affordable for millions of Canadians would includeDoubling the GST tax credit for six months. This would mean an extra 234 in the pockets of single Canadians without children up to 467 for couples with two children and an average of an extra 225 for seniors this yearProviding up to 1300 over two years through a Canada Dental Benefit to children under 12 starting this year andDelivering a 500 payment to nearly two million low-income renters who are struggling with the cost of housing including seniors.Canadians are feeling the pressure of higher costs of living. The CAI payment will ensure that Canadians receive much-needed relief on a more regular basis while fighting climate change.QuotesPutting a price on pollution is the most effective way of reducing our emissions and our federal system returns the proceeds to Canadians. We made Climate Action Incentive payments quarterly to help put more money back in peoples pockets on a more regular basis and this Friday that is exactly what families in Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will receive. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of FinanceCanadians are feeling the cost of climate change. Thanks to the quarterly Climate Action Incentive payment households in provinces covered under the federal pollution pricing system will receive money in the bank every three months. This is one way that the Government of Canada is working to ensure life stays affordable for Canadians while also reducing carbon pollution and fighting for our planet. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeI am proud that the measures our government has put into place are making life more affordable for Canadians while fighting the climate crisis at the same time. This includes the quarterly Climate Action Incentive payment which helps to create a clean environment and a healthy future while providing some extra money when Canadians need it most. Claiming it is simple all you need to do is to file an income tax and benefit return with the Canada Revenue Agency every year. The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier Minister of National RevenueInflation is a global issue with many countries around the world experiencing increases in energy and food prices. Many Albertans need support and our governments affordability measures like the quarterly Climate Action Incentive payment will help hard-working families offset rising costs while fighting climate change and ensuring a healthy future for their children and grandchildren. George Chahal Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview
