As per Canada Revenue Agency, you should currently be earning income to get Canada Workers Benefit.
You are eligible for the Canada 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 are not eligible for the CWB if 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
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