Dependent Child tax credit: Tax returns

[sekhar_bs]

Hi All,

I came to Canada on 15th April 2016 with wife & son (6 yr).
Me = Work Permit (employer mentioned)
Wife = Open work permit
Son= Visitor (permission to go to primary & secondary school)

My wife & I have SIN numbers and my son doesn't
- Is my son entitled to Child benefits?
- Do I need to apply for ITN number for him?

Regards

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I came to Canada on 15th April 2016 with wife & son (6 yr).

- Is my son entitled to Child benefits?

No.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/ccb/bfrppl-eng.html

Are you eligible?
To be eligible for the Canada child benefit (CCB), you must meet all of the following conditions:

You must live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age.
You must be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
You or your spouse or common-law partner must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident
- a protected person
- a temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month
- an Indian within the meaning of the Indian Act