Accidental or criminal death | Gouvernement du Québec

Road accident

If you have lost a loved one in a road accident, you can file a claim for death benefits and funeral expenses.

Hunting or trapping accident

Compensation may be granted to the next of kin of a person who dies while legally hunting or trapping, while holding a hunter's or trapper's certificate.

Work-related illness or accident

Benefits are paid to dependants when a person dies as a result of an work accident or occupational disease.

Criminal offence or act of citizenship

Benefits are available for relatives of persons who have died as a result of a criminal offence or an act of citizenship.

Last update: June 20, 2023