For 2011 and subsequent years, the Canadian Government has implemented a new non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses paid for the cost of registration or membership of your child in a prescribed program of artistic, cultural, recreational or developmental activity.  Up to $500 in expenses may be eligible per year per child under the age of 16. 

For more information on the new children’s arts tax credit visit: http://www.actionplan.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=4114