Yes,the CRA will later request you to make a breakdown of what you have paid..listing separately how much is the room(usually $30 something weekly in Ontario) and your board ($50 something weekly in Ontario)Then you have to ask you employer to sign that the statement is true.Yes,WE can claim!

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I am a citizen of canada so is my x-wife. we got seperated mid this year. according to my income, i am paying $866/month for two child's support and $98 for daycare. i am also paying interest of loan of $30000. i am paying $200 over the rent i get for an appartment for mortgage + maint in a ontario.( i live and work in alberta). i am also paying car payments of $400/month. she filed a case for spousal support and got approval by court of $300/month.now i am paying $1250 for total support payments. i pay $825/month for my apt rent and about $500 for my own expenses. she works part time and makes $1300/month. now according to my calculation, her income is more than my income. which includes total of $800/month in canada tax benifits, 1250 for my support payments, $1300 her own income from work. she has not much expenses. my question: is canada tax benifits of $800 is considered as income or not? providing that raising two kids does not cost $1650/month. my financial position is getting worst day by day. i have showed my concern to my lawer but she is taking time to research. i think this should be fairly common situation for couples separating. please help me..

I wouldn't think taxes get accounted into the income equation but you never know. I think you are on the right track - your lawyer will know best.