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Everything about BJO in one place
Look up any rule, run a quick eligibility screen with a client, estimate weekly support, and see the section and page number in the official guidelines for every answer.
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The three assessment stages §2.2 · p.7
- EligibilityLaid off or low-income route, Ontario resident, citizen or PR, not on the ineligible list.
- SuitabilitySeven criteria scored in the EOIS-CaMS tool. Baseline is 16 points.
- Financial needHousehold income against the BJO thresholds decides living and transport support.
Feepayers (EI claimants paying their own training) only go through the eligibility stage. §2.8.2 · p.34
Income adjustment thresholds §2.7.2.1 · p.29
| Household size | Weekly before-tax income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $1,294 |
| 2 persons | $1,473 |
| 3 persons | $1,829 |
| 4 or more | $2,081 |
Household = the participant, their spouse or common-law partner (lived together at least one year), and dependent children under 18.
Dependent care weekly maximums §2.7.3.4 · p.32
| Age group | Max per week |
|---|---|
| Infant (under 18 months) | $341 |
| Toddler (18 months to 2.5 years) | $279 |
| Preschool (2.5 years to school age) | $235 |
| School age (to 14) | $210 |
| Other (e.g. a person with a disability) | $341 |
Quick eligibility screen
Answer with the client. Each question shows where the rule comes from. This is a screen only; the ministry makes the final decision.
Weekly funding estimate
A rough estimate of Basic Living Allowance and transportation after the income adjustment. The ministry does the real financial assessment.
Occupational demand check
How much proof of demand the training needs. §2.4.2 · p.12