You can apply when your child is born, and you are registering their birth, online or by mail.
See https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-apply.html#wb-cont-nav for detailed information based on the method that you choose.
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