2020 compensation amounts for survivors
Lump sum awards
Surviving spouses are entitled to a one-time lump sum payment. For 2020, this payment is $85,358.29 plus or minus $2,133.95 for each year the spouse is under/over age 40, respectively.
The amount decreases by $2,133.95 every year older than 40 that the spouse was at the time of the deceased's passing to a minimum of $42,679.29.
The amount increases by $2,133.95 every year younger than 40 the spouse was at the time of the deceased's passing to a maximum of $128,037.29.
| Age | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20 or younger | $128,037.29 |
| 25 | $117,367.54 |
| 30 | $106,697.79 |
| 35 | $96,028.04 |
| 40 | $85,358.29 |
| 45 | $74,688.54 |
| 50 | $64,018.79 |
| 55 | $53,349.04 |
| 60 or older | $42,679.29 |
Monthly awards
The minimum compensation amount payable for spouse and child is $2,019.55.
The maximum earnings ceiling is $95,400.00 per year (175% of 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 $3,200.93.