Google Adsense Count as Work?

[tynoxes]

Greetings all!

I recently got the option to monetize some of my YouTube videos and this triggered the question and curiosity in the matter of what count as work, especially when it is something like this on the internet.
Since I applied for spousal sponsorship with an open work permit and waiting a response, I am not allowed to work in Canada.

For those that do not know Google Adsense, it basically allows you to apply adds to your videos on YouTube or on your website, and in turn you get a share of the revenue... it is not much (depending on how much views the adds get), but it is money.

So would this count as working?

On the topic of that, what about web development or designing stuff for people over the internet from across the world. How would that apply?

Thanks

 

[user828]

Its advertising revenue..I know its petty amount but not sure how it would constitute real work. I thought they shut adsense btw..I made around 2k 7 years ago

 

[tynoxes]

Its advertising revenue..I know its petty amount but not sure how it would constitute real work. I thought they shut adsense btw..I made around 2k 7 years ago

Not really sure how it would constitute real work either...
Especially with the internet connecting people around the world... you can be designing a logo for someone across the world, or voice act for an indie film being filmed somewhere in a desert hahaha

Would be interesting to hear if anyone else have information about this.

 

[Smsm81]

I remember I once read that ,someone call CIC to inquire about online working from companies located outside Canada. this person was told , it is ok to work and receive money for that.
I cant confirm neither I have the thread link

 

[BeShoo]

You are allowed to work remotely on a computer for a foreign company, but the scenario you mention is actually a bit of a grey area to tell the truth, since you are sort of working "in cyberspace" rather than in Canada. I think the main test to be applied is whether the job could have been done by a Canadian if you were not in Canada, but I don't think your "job" is actually "in Canada."

 

[corbs]

Yeah it's a strange area. If the money is being paid into an account your old country then I can't see how it's a problem.

 

[Rob_TO]

In general, any payment coming from a source OUTSIDE Canada, is fine. So being paid by Google from the USA is fine... while being paid by a Canadian division of Google would not be allowed.
Also it's probably better if direct payments are made to a foreign bank account, but not sure if this is necessary.

 

[tynoxes]

Thanks for the replies so far everyone

I disabled all Adsense stuff though, as I am not willing to risk it.
Seems like it is a very grey area where a lot of factors comes into play.

 

[charliem]

'Work in Canada' constitutes employment by a Canada-based company or individual, wherein that work would be available for Canadian residents to apply and do.

There is no rule forbidding working for or getting paid by an individual outside Canada. I have an app in the iPhone store and receive money Apple in the US. Friends back in Africa subcontract me to do their work and I get paid. I also represent an international firm in Canada and receive wire transfer payments. That job would ordinarily not be available to people in Canada.

I hope that helps.

 

[Lg_001]

Same problem here. I am on a visitor visa, and want to earn some money using Adsense. My view, Adsense is not really employing you with a contract or anything. It is really a grey area. Anyone with a definite answer that could help? Thanks

 

[Phalos]

Same problem here. I am on a visitor visa, and want to earn some money using Adsense. My view, Adsense is not really employing you with a contract or anything. It is really a grey area. Anyone with a definite answer that could help? Thanks

Bottom line is, if whomever you did work for reports paying you to Revenue Canada, then you're on the hook for breaking Visa conditions. Mowing your neighbor's lawn for $20 cash will not affect anything.
You would have to ask Google whether they report it and to which country.

 

[canuck78]

Bottom line is, if whomever you did work for reports paying you to Revenue Canada, then you're on the hook for breaking Visa conditions. Mowing your neighbor's lawn for $20 cash will not affect anything.
You would have to ask Google whether they report it and to which country.

Mowing a lawn for $20 cqn still cause you lots of problems and is still illegal work.

 

[canuck78]

Same problem here. I am on a visitor visa, and want to earn some money using Adsense. My view, Adsense is not really employing you with a contract or anything. It is really a grey area. Anyone with a definite answer that could help? Thanks

Check with a lawyer. How long you remain in Canada and whether you have a current Youtuber company already established in another country will be factors.

 

[Lg_001]

Thanks for the infomation!