Can I (the sponsor) go on welfare after my husband received his PR?

[izzisaurus]

We're not doing so well financially. He is already a permanent resident and I don't know if I can go on welfare now since I sponsored him and it was not allowed during the application.

 

[jomz]

You can claim social assistance however you will need to pay it back. When you apply they will asses you as family (you and your spouse) so when you take social assistance your spouse will be taking social assistance as well therefore to be repaid by you as sponsor pursuant to the undertaking you signed.

 

[gabba50]

We're not doing so well financially. He is already a permanent resident and I don't know if I can go on welfare now since I sponsored him and it was not allowed during the application.

Unless you are being assessed or have an application in process, I am not sure if there is a restriction on Sponsor to apply for social assistance but you will have to pay it before you apply to sponsor again.
The undertaking ensures that these persons and their family members do not have to apply for social assistance. Its length varies according to their age and their relationship to you.
Your obligations as a sponsor begin as soon as the person you are sponsoring and, if applicable, his or her family members arrive in Canada.

Important information: The undertaking is an unconditional promise of support. For example, the granting of Canadian citizenship, divorce, separation or relationship breakdown or moving to another province does not cancel the undertaking. The undertaking also remains in effect even if your financial situation deteriorates.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/3900ETOC.asp

 

[mikeymyke]

Instead of going on welfare, at the very minimum, go work at a min wage job, it will likely pay you more than any welfare cheque could.

 

[canadianwoman]

You can apply for welfare, but as noted above, the government will assess your needs as a family. That means that you will have to repay some of it, as your husband will be receiving it too. However, if you really need it, apply and worry about repaying later.