claiming sponsored spouse

[chrisosaki]

wondering if I can claim my sponsored spouse.  She is a PR in Canada and has not had an income since arrival. 

Just not sure if I can claim her when I am the sponsor.  Any light shed would be great. 

Thank-you

[Alabaman]

"You can claim the spousal amount on Line 303 of Schedule 1 for a non-resident spouse, if your spouse depends on you for support and his/her net income is low enough. Your situation should comply with the conditions in Interpretation Bulletin IT-513R. Proof of support is required:"

see: http://www.howlandtax.com/articles/nonresident-spouse.htm