Can my spouse use both my DTC and the spousal amount?

I just had my DTC approved, which we will transfer to my husband since I’m not working. Can he still use the spousal amount, too, since he’s supporting me? Do the two amounts just add up in terms of nonrefundable credits, or is the DTC subtracted from the spousal amount? I got confused by the CRA’s site. Thanks!

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Oct 30, 2019 10:37:16 AM

If your income is low enough then the DTC will transfer to your spouse. The spousal amount of $11,635.00 is reduced by any income you had for 2017 tax year. The credits will show up in the non refundable section line 303 and transfers on line 318

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Can my spouse use both my DTC and the spousal amount?