The Ontario government is doubling payments to $400 per child and $500 for a child with special needs, to help parents offset additional learning costs, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

To find out if you will receive an automatic payment; or if you are eligible to apply go to:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-ontario-covid-19-child-benefit

For more information about the COVID-19 Child Benefit, read the Ontario government media release at:
https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/60960/province-doubles-support-for-parents-with-new-ontario-covid-19-child-benefit