What is family allowance?

• A. A non-refundable tax credit for families
• B. A government bonus aimed to encourage Canadians to have families, and help them pay for raising their children
• C. A subsidy for large corporations
• D. A program to fund private schools

Answer: (B)

A direct government cash benefit to families with dependent children. Family allowance is a regular payment from the government to help with the costs of raising kids, funded by public revenue and not tied to reducing a tax bill. It’s meant to support families and, historically, to encourage population growth. It’s not a tax credit (which would reduce taxes owed), not a subsidy for corporations, and not funding for private schools. So the description that fits is a government bonus to help Canadians raise their children.