2021 compensation amounts for survivors
Lump sum awards
Surviving spouses are entitled to a one-time lump sum payment. For 2021, this payment is $86,211.87 plus or minus $2,155.29 for each year the spouse is under/over under age 40, respectively.
The amount decreases by $2,155.29 every year older than 40 that the spouse was at the time of the deceased’s passing to a minimum of $43,105.88.
The amount increases by $2,155.29 every year younger than 40 the spouse was at the time of the deceased’s passing to a maximum of $129,317.72.
| Age | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20 or younger | $129,317.72 |
| 25 | $118,541.27 |
| 30 | $107,764.82 |
| 35 | $96,988.374 |
| 40 | $86,211.92 |
| 45 | $75,435.47 |
| 50 | $64,659.02 |
| 55 | $53,882.57 |
| 60 or older | $43,106.12 |
Monthly awards
The minimum compensation amount payable for spouse and child is $2,039.74.
The maximum earnings ceiling is $102,800.00 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 $3,232.94.