The Canada Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payment is a tax-free amount paid to help individuals and families offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing. It is available to residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The CAI payment program was changed in 2021 to deliver payments on a quarterly basis. If you are registered for direct deposit, you will see these payments in your bank accounts as “Climate Action Incentive” (wording may vary based on financial institution) .