Canada Child Tax Credit and BC Family Bonus Back pay eligibility

[Raymond_1967]

I've just arrived in British Columbia on February 20th, 2015 and have looked into applying for the Child Tax and BC Family Bonus benefits. At the moment, I am the only person working though my wife has interviews already scheduled. We have 2 children as follows;

My son, a Canadian at birth born in Thailand. He is currently here on a Temporary Visa until he receives his Proof of Citizenship (anytime now)

My step-daughter, born to my wife in Thailand. She has been with me since my marriage with my wife in 2010.

My question is,

1) would I be eligible to receive back pay for my son who is Canadian from time of birth up to now (we lived in Thailand for 10 years)

2) would I be eligible (or my wife) to receive back pay for these services from the time she was born or from the time she received her permanent residence visa in her passport.

I did hear of Canadians receiving back pay for children but I don't recall if that involved oversea birth or not.

Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Rob_TO]

1. No
2. No

You aren't eligible for child benefits for time you weren't living in Canada. They would only start as of the month you settled back in Canada.