Sponsor received government financial assistance for his business

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It says "You may not sponsor until you repay the full amount of any social assistance or welfare payment or repay the debt to the satisfaction of the government authority that issued the benefit or ordered you to pay." Does it cover government loan for business? He applied for government loan to fund his business. Is he still eligible to sponsor? Thanks!

 

[z.coniglietti]

as far as i know everywhere in the world a loan for a buisiness is not a form of social assistance. there should be no problem.

 

[mikeymyke]

Social assistance is more along the lines of government providing money to you that you're not expected to pay back, if that makes sense. Exception is EI, which is not considered financial assistance.

 

[canadianwoman]

Money from the government to help start a business is not welfare, so he is eligible to sponsor (as long as there aren't any other problems).