Amount and payment

When does the orphan's pension under the Québec Pension Plan start being paid?

The orphan's pension is paid as of the month following the month of death, if we receive an application within 12 months of the death. The orphan's pension ends when the child turns 18.

A fixed monthly amount for each child

Since 1 January 2012, the allowance granted to orphans has increased. The increase also applies to orphans' pensions under the Québec Pension Plan already being paid. In 2025, the amount of the orphan's pension is $301.77 a month for each child. The pension is taxable and must be reported in the child's income. It is indexed every year.

This pension is subject to income tax. It must be reported in the child's income. It is indexed every year.

Do not delay applying for your pension!

The orphan's pension can be paid retroactively for only up to 12 months, except in rare cases.

When is the payment made?

The orphan's pension under the Québec Pension Plan is paid on the last working day of the month. If you are receiving a surviving spouse's pension, this pension and the orphan's pension are paid in a single monthly amount.

Sign up for direct deposit to receive your payments in your bank account.

To apply for an orphan's pension, use the Application for Survivors' Benefits Under the Québec Pension Plan.