Sponsorship Undertaking Default

Last updated on June 21, 2023

Overview

Hardship assistance is provided to meet essential need of applicants who meet all eligibility criteria except they are awaiting verification of default of a Sponsorship Undertaking.  This category of hardship assistance is called Sponsorship Undertaking Default.

Hardship assistance is provided on a temporary basis, for only one month.  Eligibility for hardship must be re-established each month.

If the sponsor cannot be contacted because there are health and safety concerns that prevent contact with the sponsor, then the applicant may be eligible for income assistance or disability assistance if all eligibility criteria are met. 

Sponsorship Undertaking Default is available to applicants under the Employment and Assistance Regulation and Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Regulation.

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