About the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime Program

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

The death or disappearance of a child is devastating and can leave parents unable to work. Parents or legal guardians who have taken time away from work and suffered a loss of income to cope with the death or disappearance of their child or children may be eligible for federal income support of $500 per week.

The benefit provides eligible parents with payments of $500 per week, paid every 2 weeks, for a maximum of 35 weeks over a period of 3 years (the Income Support Period). Recipients can decide to stop receiving the benefit at any time and restart receipt at a later date within the 3-year period.

Helpful guides for employers

• How to complete the record of employment (ROE) form
• Guide for the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) program
• Supplement to the guide “How to complete the record of employment (ROE) form” for all school boards
• Report on Hirings Program User Guide – Form (Data Entry)
• Employer Guide — Automated Earnings Reporting System (AERS)

Related links

• Record of employment
• Weekly Pay-Periods Worksheet
• Report on Hirings Program User Guide – File (BH1202)
• The EI Premium Reduction Program – A guide for employers offering short-term disability plans to their employees

Services

• Apply for the benefit