2022 compensation amounts for survivors
Lump sum awards
Surviving spouses are entitled to a one-time lump sum payment. For 2022, this payment is $88,539.59 plus or minus $2,213.48 for each year the spouse is under/over under age 40, respectively.
The amount decreases by $2,213.48 every year older than 40 that the spouse was at the time of the deceased’s passing to a minimum of $44,269.99.
The amount increases by $2,213.48 every year younger than 40 the spouse was at the time of the deceased’s passing to a maximum of $132,809.19.
| Age | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20 or younger | $132,809.19 |
| 25 | $121,741.79 |
| 30 | $110,674.39 |
| 35 | $99,606.99 |
| 40 | $88,539.59 |
| 45 | $77,472.19 |
| 50 | $66,404.79 |
| 55 | $55,337.39 |
| 60 or older | $44,269.99 |
Monthly awards
The minimum compensation amount payable for spouse and child is $2,094.82.
The maximum earnings ceiling is $106,500.00 per year (175% of average industrial wage for Ontario).
Burial awards
We pay all expenses reasonably connected to the burial. There is no maximum amount.
The minimum amount payable is $3,320.23.