Death of a child

In his 2025-2026 Budget Speech, Québec's Minister of Finance, Mr. Éric Girard, announced that, as of 1 July 2025, the government will extend Family Allowance payments by 12 months for parents bereaved following the death of their minor child. The extension will also cover the amounts paid to the parents of children eligible for the Supplement for Handicapped Children and the Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care.

For more information, consult the "Supporting Quebecers" section of the 2025-2026 Budget Speech This link will open in a new window. on the Ministère des Finances du Québec's website.

We understand that the death of a child is a deeply upsetting event. If your child died in Québec, the Directeur de l'état civil will inform us. No further action is required from you. If the death occurred outside Québec, please call us to inform us. The death of a child affects the Family Allowance and (if applicable) the Supplement for Handicapped Children.

We will continue paying your Family Allowance during the quarter in which the death occurred, regardless of the frequency of the payments. No claim will be made if an overpayment is made after that quarter.

Other useful information

The Death section on Québec.ca