Before you call

To verify your identity, you’ll need

  • Social Insurance Number
  • Personal details about the children in your care
  • Information from previous benefit payments

If you are calling the CRA on behalf of someone else, you must be an authorized representative

Telephone number

1-800-959-2809

Hours

Table 2 – Hours for Alberta benefit programs
Day Hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 8 pm (Mountain time)
Sat 9 am to 5 pm (Mountain time)
Sun Closed

Closed on public holidays