After a death
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Order an official Ontario death certificate online, by mail or in person, including a replacement for a lost, stolen or damaged certificate.
Apply for federal income support if you lose income after taking time away from work following the death or disappearance of a child due to a probable Criminal Code offence.
The legal representative of someone who died must file the deceased person's final T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return with the Canada Revenue Agency and report income and taxable dispositions up to the date of death. Separate optional T1 returns may reduce tax in eligible cases, while income earned by the estate after death may require a T3 trust return.
Learn when an executor or other legal representative should request a CRA clearance certificate before distributing an estate, when to apply, which forms and supporting documents are required, how to submit the request online, and how long CRA processing can take.
Learn how to apply for EI compassionate care benefits when you take time away from work to support someone at significant risk of death within 26 weeks, including the 600-hour rule, medical certificate, 2026 payment rate, shared benefits and first-payment timing.
Learn how to apply for the CPP survivor's pension after the death of a spouse or common-law partner, including eligibility, the 12-month retroactive limit, 2026 maximum amounts, online and paper applications, first-payment timing and rules if you already receive CPP.
Learn who should apply for the Canada Pension Plan death benefit after a contributor dies, the CPP contribution test, the $2,500 basic payment and possible $2,500 top-up, the 60-day estate rule, online and paper applications, processing time and tax treatment.
Learn how to apply for CPP children's benefits for a dependent child of a disabled or deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor, including eligibility under 18, student rules from age 18 to 25, 2026 payment amounts, forms, proof of enrolment and retroactive payments.
Learn how to apply for the federal Allowance for the Survivor if you are widowed, age 60 to 64 and have low income, including the 2026 income limit, maximum monthly payment, residence rules, forms, online application and what happens at age 65.