ODSP after sponsored parent became citizen

[OlegMemukhin]

Hello!

I sponsored my mother to become PR in 2020. Now both me and her are citizens. Recently she got a back surgery and medically eligible for ODSP. Can she apply for that?

 

[scylla]

Hello!

I sponsored my mother to become PR in 2020. Now both me and her are citizens. Recently she got a back surgery and medically eligible for ODSP. Can she apply for that?

ODSP is classified as social assistance. If she takes social assistance during the period of undertaking (20 years from the date of landing) you will have to repay this money to the government as her sponsor and the individual who agreed to the undertaking.

 

[OlegMemukhin]

Thanks for the reply!

 

[canuck78]

Would add if she is 65 or older she also wouldn’t typically qualify for ODSP.

 

[wanabecanadian]

If ODSP is not an option, can the parent be claimed as a dependent for tax filing? Are there any criteria to meet and forms to complete? Thanks in advance

 

[YVR123]

If ODSP is not an option, can the parent be claimed as a dependent for tax filing? Are there any criteria to meet and forms to complete? Thanks in advance

I don't think parents can be claimed as a dependent but you may be able to claim as caregiver if parents live at the same address.
There are likely other requirement. Search on CRA or get advice from a tax accountant.