Does Canada have a dole?

Question

If so, would I have to be a citizen to get on it? I'm considering a move up there.

About getting a job instead: Jeez, thanks for the tip. I never thought of that!
Speaking of freeloading, how about providing a useful answer? Do you really think you have earned your two points??

Answer 1

First, you can't just move up to Canada, you have to go through the Visa and/or Immigration Process in order to do so.

Second, As part of the Immigration or Visa process, officials will determine whether you have the financial resources to get settled in Canada and live on until you have a job, and if you don't, your application will be denied.

Third, if you managed to get up here as an illegal immigrant, and then tried to apply for social services, your lack of status would be discovered, and you would be deported and banned from entering Canada again.

Another avenue of immigration besides as a skilled worker is to have a family member who lives in Canada sponsor you. However, they have to prove they can support you for up to ten years, and if you go on to Welfare or other Social Services within that ten years, then they are responsible for paying off the amount of services you receive.

Here is information about getting legal entry into Canada:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/

Answer 2

Yes, Canada has a system like that. You get barely enough to live off of (about half minimum wage), and you have to do volunteer work for it at specific places they choose. In addition to volunteering you also have to make time to apply for jobs, and they will have meeting with you once a month whee you have to show them the jobs you applied for, and proof that you voluteerd for the necessary number of hours.

It's much easier to get a regular job. The "Canada Works" system was made for people who really need the help for a month or two until you find a paying job. It's too much work for the little amount of money you get for it.

Answer 3

Here in the States you don't have to be a citizen to get on welfare (dole), esp for kids who have tons of social programs available. I imagine it may be the same in Canada. On another note, get a job rather than riding the backs of hardworking people.

Answer 4

You will have to apply to immigrate and believe me it is a long and expensive process.Canada will want to know how you intend to support yourself,how much money you have, you need a full medical,criminal and fingerprint check
you cant just rock up and expect Canada to give you welfare,you have to be a resident and sometimes the welfare money has to be paid back. So think long and hard before embarking on this journey,you will need money to support yourself

Answer 5

Yes, there is the Employment Insurance program.

We have it but you only qualify after working a qualifying term plus meeting other conditions. Like you don't qualify if you just decide to quit your job.

So you could only get it if you qualified to work in Canada and did so first. And there is likely other conditions on how long before recent immigrants have to be here before qualifying.

Answer 6

Juan said it right. You have to be a citizen and there are elegibility requirements before new immigrants can get welfare.
Why don't you get a job? Some would gladly move to the U.S. to work if they could get a green card.

Answer 7

somewhat yes... they have what is called ontario works and they help you find a place to live and help pay the bills but you have to go to some job assitant programs and stuff like that. and they have a max amount they will give you. and yes you have to be a citizen here is the link for the ontario works in my city and province I don't know how it works in other provinces

Answer 8

First off, if you want to get Unimployemtn Insurance (which many people in Canadian Province call "The Dole") you have to work at least 1000 insurable hours and be laid off (not quit).

Answer 9

wouldnt it be better to GET A JOB!!!!!