can I claim canada workers benefit if I arrived in Canada on January 22, 2025, earned income (T4), nof a FT student, not in prison and not exempt from income tax?

edna_efr · ‎April 6, 2026

aaru162425 · ‎April 6, 2026

Based on your arrival date of January 22, 2025, you likely cannot claim the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) for the 2025 tax year because you were not a resident of Canada throughout the entire year. The CWB requires residency for the full tax year (January 1 to December 31).

Please read the CRA website for more information on the Canada Workers' Benefit.

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can I claim canada workers benefit if I arrived in Canada on January 22, 2025, earned income (T4), nof a FT student, not in prison and not exempt from income tax?

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