The CRA publishes payment dates for many benefit programs months before they occur.
Most Canadians search for these dates only when a payment is expected, but the schedules are publicly posted early each year.
This includes GST, CCB, and various provincial or territorial benefits handled by the CRA.
Because the dates are predetermined, payment timing rarely changes unless a policy update occurs. Knowing this helps people understand that most delays are linked to banking timelines, not CRA processing.