You are eligible for theCanada workers benefit (CWB)if you:
earn working income
are a resident of Canada throughout the year
are 19 years of age or older on December 31, or you live with your spouse or common-law partner or your child
You arenot eligible for the CWBif you:
are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year unless, on December 31, you have an eligible dependant
are confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of at least 90 days during the year
do not have to pay tax in Canada because you are an officer or servant of another country, such as a diplomat, or you are a family member or employee of that person
For CWB purposes, an eligible spouse:
lives with you as your spouse or common-law partner on December 31
(is a resident of Canada throughout the year)
Your spouse or common-law partneris not an eligible spouse for the CWB purposes, if they:
are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year unless, on December 31, they have an eligible dependant
are confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of at least 90 days during the year
do not have to pay tax in Canada because they are an officer or servant of another country, such as a diplomat, or are a family member or employee of such a person
For CWB purposes, an eligible dependant:
is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's child
is under 19 years of age and lives with you on December 31