Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime is a program run by Employment and Social Development Canada that gives up to $500 a week to parents and legal guardians whose child under 25 died or has been missing for more than a week because of a probable Criminal Code offence in Canada on or after September 30, 2018. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.
Up to $500 a week
You likely qualify if: Child was under 25 when it happened; Child died or is missing over a week; Earned at least $5,000 in the year before; On leave or working no more than half time.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026 on the official page
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Money for a parent or legal guardian who takes time off work after their child died or went missing because of a probable crime in Canada. It pays $500 a week, paid every 2 weeks, for up to 35 weeks within 3 years. If more than one parent applies, the 35 weeks are shared.
Who qualifies
Parents and legal guardians whose child under 25 died or has been missing for more than a week because of a probable Criminal Code offence in Canada on or after September 30, 2018.
You likely qualify if:
- Child was under 25 when it happened
- Child died or is missing over a week
- Earned at least $5,000 in the year before
- On leave or working no more than half time
What to bring
- Social Insurance Number
- Employment Form and police Incident Report Form
- Bank details for direct deposit
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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