Carbon Tax Rebate Calculator Canada (CAIP)

Look up Canada Carbon Rebate (CAIP) amounts for Alberta and every province — quarterly payment history from 2022 until the program ended in April 2025.

FAQ

Which provinces received the Canada Carbon Rebate?

The federal carbon rebate applied only in provinces where the federal government's carbon pricing backstop was in effect — this included Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, among others. Provinces with their own qualifying carbon pricing systems, such as British Columbia's carbon tax and Quebec's cap-and-trade system, returned carbon revenues through their own programs instead. The program closed after the April 22, 2025 final payment.

How much is the Canada Carbon Rebate?

The amount varied by province because carbon pricing impacts differed across regions. The rebate was tax-free and not income-tested — within each province, the base amount was the same for every individual, with additional amounts for a spouse or common-law partner and each qualifying child. The rural supplement added 20% for eligible residents. Use the calculator above for historical 2022-2025 estimates based on province and family situation.

How do I qualify for the rural supplement?

You qualified for the 20% rural supplement if your primary residence was located outside a census metropolitan area (CMA) as defined by Statistics Canada. The CRA determined your eligibility based on the address on your tax return. A CMA generally includes a core urban area with a population of at least 100,000, so residents of smaller communities, towns, and rural areas outside these urban centres received the supplement automatically.

Did I need to apply for the Canada Carbon Rebate?

No separate application was needed while the program was active. The CRA automatically assessed eligibility when you filed your income tax return — filing was required even with zero income, since the amount was not based on income level. The program is now closed, so this applies only to historical payment years.

How does this calculator work?

This calculator estimates historical quarterly Canada Carbon Rebate amounts based on your province of residence, marital status, and number of children under 19. Each qualifying province had its own rebate amount, with a base amount for the individual, an additional amount for a spouse or common-law partner, and an amount for each qualifying child. Residents outside a census metropolitan area received a 20% rural supplement on top of the base amount. The federal consumer carbon price was removed in April 2025 and the final payment was issued April 22, 2025, so the calculator is retained for historical 2022-2025 entitlement lookups.