Moving to another province while Child Benefit Application is in progress

[cinvest2021]

Hello,
We are looking at the prospect of moving permanently to a new province.

In the province where we currently live, we have started our Child Benefit Application. It is in progress as far as we are aware of.
We expect it will take another 2 months to get application processed.

Question is, what happens if we change province while application is in progress? do we have to start a new application all over again in the new province? will this delay the moment when we can collect child benefits?

Alternatively, if we start collecting child benefit and move to the new province afterward, will this disrupt the inflow of child benefits money? how does it work?

What would you advise?

Thanks

 

[Naturgrl]

It is a federal program so moving is of no consequence. Just change your address in your application form.

 

[Copingwithlife]

Hello,
We are looking at the prospect of moving permanently to a new province.

In the province where we currently live, we have started our Child Benefit Application. It is in progress as far as we are aware of.
We expect it will take another 2 months to get application processed.

Question is, what happens if we change province while application is in progress? do we have to start a new application all over again in the new province? will this delay the moment when we can collect child benefits?

Alternatively, if we start collecting child benefit and move to the new province afterward, will this disrupt the inflow of child benefits money? how does it work?

What would you advise?

Thanks

As above, however if you’re receiving any other benefits linked to the province you’re living in , example Ontario has OTB, Alberta has I believe a benefit, Saskachewan does , then you need to call the CRA, with the date you moved to the new province. This can cause your benefits to be recalculated according to your new province of residence. If you don’t, then later on , they will be recalculated and you’ll have to pay back any payments not entitled too, or they’ll be clawed back from any refunds you’re expecting

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/topics/about-your-tax-return/tax-return/completing-a-tax-return/personal-address-information/your-province-territory-residence.html

 

[canuck78]

Hello,
We are looking at the prospect of moving permanently to a new province.

In the province where we currently live, we have started our Child Benefit Application. It is in progress as far as we are aware of.
We expect it will take another 2 months to get application processed.

Question is, what happens if we change province while application is in progress? do we have to start a new application all over again in the new province? will this delay the moment when we can collect child benefits?

Alternatively, if we start collecting child benefit and move to the new province afterward, will this disrupt the inflow of child benefits money? how does it work?

What would you advise?

Thanks

Your spouse and child seem to have recently moved to Canada. A move will likely result in them not meeting the residency requirement to qualify for healthcare in that province. If you received healthcare using your health card you could be asked to pay back any healthcare you received. You would also need to reapply for healthcare in the new province and you may have a break in coverage depending on where you are moving.