Presented on May 16, 2019
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children. This benefit was introduced by the Federal government in 2016 to help low- and middle-income families with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. While the CCB is an important tool for poverty reduction, it excludes certain children based on immigration status of their parents.
The following are covered in this webinar:
- Who is eligible for CCB?
- How does immigration status impact CCB eligibility?
- What options are available for community members who have been denied CCB?
Presented By: Silmy Abdullah
Silmy Abdullah is a staff lawyer at the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario. She practices primarily in the area of immigration and social assistance law. Contact Silmy Abdullah abdulsl@lao.on.ca
For Questions Contact:
SALCO
45 Sheppard Avenue E. Unit 106A, Toronto, Ontario M2N 5W9
Tel: 416-487-6371 Fax: 416- 487-6456
Website: salc.on.ca
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Visit Income Security Advocacy Centre website for updated (as of May 16, 2019) information on Transitional Child Benefit.