Saskatchewan

Active Families Benefit

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The Active Families Benefit is an annual tax benefit provided to enable more affordable sporting, recreational, and cultural activities for children and families in Saskatchewan. Eligible families can receive a refundable tax benefit of $300 per child or $400 per child with disability.

To be eligible for this benefit, parents must:

  • Have children involved in sporting, recreational, or cultural programs in Saskatchewan
  • Have an annual household income of $120,000 or less

Eligible Programs

Programs must:

  • Be offered by a service provider located in Saskatchewan
  • Involve instruction and supervision by the service provider
  • Require registration with the service provider and payment of a registration or membership fee for the child to participate

Ineligible Programs

The following programs are not eligible for the Active Families Benefit:

  • Programs that are part of a school's curriculum or activities that take place in child care
  • Attendance at major sporting events, watching football games or movies, or family recreational events
  • Programs offered by family members

Definitions of Activities

Sporting activities:
Provide exposure, training, or participation in any field of sport in an organized and competitive environment that requires strategy, physical training, and mental preparation.

Recreational activities:
Provide exposure, training, or participation in any field of recreation designed to refresh, provide satisfaction, entertain, and provide physical or mental benefits.

Cultural activities:
Provide exposure, training, or participation in the field of arts, heritage, or multiculturalism.

Additional Details

Eligible and ineligible programs and activities are further defined in
The Active Families Benefit Regulations – Saskatchewan.

Social Insurance Number

For example:

  • confirmation of SIN letter
  • plastic SIN card (non-expired)

Proof of residency in Canada

A document that displays your name and current home address and confirms that your primary place of residence is in the province or territory that is providing the benefit. For example:

  • Driver's license
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Child Tax Benefit Statement
  • Employer record (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead)
  • Income tax assessment (most recent)
  • Insurance policy (home, tenant, auto or life)
  • Monthly mailed bank account statements for savings or chequing accounts (does not include receipts, bank books, letters or automated teller receipts)
  • Mortgage, rental or lease agreement
  • Motor Vehicle Permit (plate or vehicle portions)
  • Property tax bill
  • School, college or university report card or transcript
  • Statement of Direct Deposit for social assistance or income assistance in your province or territory (for example, Disability Assistance, Hardship Assistance, Income Support, Assured Incoome, Social Solidarity, etc.)
  • Statement of Employment Insurance Benefits Paid T4E
  • Statement of Old Age Security T4A (OAS) or Statement of Canada Pension Plan Benefits T4A (P)
  • Statement of Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF), or Registered Home Ownership Savings Plan (RHOSP) from a financial institution (bank, trust company, credit union)
  • Utility bill received by mail (home telephone, cable TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas, water)
  • Valid Provincial or Territorial Driver's Licence
  • Temporary Driver's Licence (you must also show a photo license card with the same address)
  • Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Statement of Benefits T5007
  • Canada Pension Plan Statement of Contribution
  • Valid Photo Identification

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

The Active Families Benefit is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Eligible families must file their personal income tax return with the CRA to claim the benefit.

Documentation Requirements

Eligible families are encouraged to keep all receipts related to:

  • Program enrollment
  • Registration or membership fees
  • Activity participation

These receipts may be requested for reference and verification by:

  • The Government of Saskatchewan
  • The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Last updated: July 24, 2025