If, at any time in 2002, you (either alone or with another person) maintained a dwelling where you and a dependant lived, you may be able to claim this amount. The dependant must have been one of the following individuals:
-your child or grandchild; or
-your or your spouse or common-law partner's brother, sister, niece, or nephew, aunt, uncle, parent or grandparent who was resident in Canada (or outside Canada if a deemed resident). You cannot claim this amount for a person who was only visiting you.
In addition, the dependant must have met all of the following conditions. The person must have:
-been 18 or over at the time he or she lived with you;
-had a net income (line 236 of his or her return, or what line 236 would be if he or she filed a return) (or net world income) of less than $15,917; and
-been dependent on you due to mental or physical infirmity or, if he or she is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's parent or grandparent born in 1937 or earlier.
-your child or grandchild; or
-your or your spouse or common-law partner's brother, sister, niece, or nephew, aunt, uncle, parent or grandparent who was resident in Canada (or outside Canada if a deemed resident). You cannot claim this amount for a person who was only visiting you.
In addition, the dependant must have met all of the following conditions. The person must have:
-been 18 or over at the time he or she lived with you;
-had a net income (line 236 of his or her return, or what line 236 would be if he or she filed a return) (or net world income) of less than $15,917; and
-been dependent on you due to mental or physical infirmity or, if he or she is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's parent or grandparent born in 1937 or earlier.