Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Death"
Yukon Territory
Canada Benefits: Dealing with death in Yukon
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all government benefit programs and services for individuals related to dealing with death in Yukon.
Source : Government of Canada
Coroner's Service
The Chief Coroner investigates unexpected or unnatural deaths and based on the results of the Coroner's Inquest, recommends ways to prevent similar untimely tragedies and save lives.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Justice.
Contact Information :
- Toll free (In Yukon):: 1-800-661-0408, local 5317
- Phone:: (867) 667-5317
- Fax:: (867) 393-6326
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Postal Address :
Chief Coroner
Coroner's Office
Department of Justice, J-10A
Government of Yukon
2nd Floor, Prospector Building
301 Jarvis
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
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Estate Planning : Making a will
People do not talk to others about how they feel about death and dying ... and even less about what funeral arrangements they would like made for themselves in the event of death. How do you do this? You can make your wishes known in your will or in a codicil for the executor. This Web page and worksheets will help you make a will.
Source : Government of Yukon. Public Service Commission.
How to order a death certificate
This Web page offers information on who can apply to order a death certificate, the different types of certificates, and how to order death certificates.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Vital Statistics-Yukon
To request a certificate (birth, death, marriage) or search complete this form and send to the indicated address.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services. Vital Statistics.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5207
- Telephone: 867-667-5207
- Fax: 867-393-6486
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E-Mail :
Vital.Statistics@gov.yk.ca
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Business Address :
4th Floor-204 Lambert St.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 3T2
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Postal Address :
Vital Statistics
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2C6
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Canada
12 steps to stair safety at home
Stairs are an important cause of falls resulting in serious injury or death of seniors. This one-page checklist reminds seniors of the common hazards in stairways, and the proper ways to set up and use your stairs.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Acquisition from a non-resident of certain property on death or mortgage foreclosure
Acquisition from a non-resident of certain property on death or mortgage foreclosure or by virtue of a deemed disposition
Allowance for the Survivor
If you are between 60 and 64, have a low or modest income, and your spouse or common-law partner (same sex or opposite sex) has died, you may qualify for the Allowance for the Survivor.
Source : Social Development Canada
Allowance for the Survivor Program
The Allowance for the Survivor Program provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to low-income widowed spouses who are not yet eligible for the Old Age Security pension.
Source : Service Canada
Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit is available to people who have made enough contributions to the CPP, and whose disability prevents them from working at any job on a regular basis. The disability must be long lasting or likely to result in death. People who qualify for disability benefits from other programs may not qualify for the CPP disability benefit.
Source : Social Development Canada
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 277-9914
- TTY: 1 800 255-4786
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Application :
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Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
Source : Canada Safety Council
Canadian Cemetery Records
Search for cemetery records in Canada.
Source : Internment.ca Cemetery Transcription Library
Canadian Forces Pension
Provides information regarding pay and allowances to military members on retirement leave; payment of Pension benefits, payment of Severance pay, payment of the Supplementary Death Benefit And the administration of all pension legislation applicable to Members of the Forces under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act (CFSA).
Source : Department of National Defence
Canadian Palliative Care Association
CHPCA offers leadership in the pursuit of excellence in care for persons approaching death so that the burdens of suffering, loneliness and grief are lessened.
Canadian Virtual Hospice
The Canadian Virtual Hospice is an interactive network for people dealing with life-threatening illness and loss.
Source : Canadian Virtual Hospice
Cancellation of Old Age Security (OAS) and/or Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
This site provides you with Important information on how to cancel benefits following the death of a pensioner/beneficiary and possible eligibility for additional benefits for the survivors.
Source : Service Canada
Cardiovascular Disease, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Heart disease and stroke are major causes of illness, disability and death in Canada which causes an increase in personal, community and health care costs.
Centre for Chronic Prevention and Control
The mission of the Chronic Respiratory Diseases Program of the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control is to bring about effective preventive and control measures to reduce suffering, disability and death due to chronic respiratory diseases in Canada.
Source : Government of Canada. Health Canada. Population and Public Health Branch. Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.
Compassionate care benefits
Compassionate care benefits are paid to workers who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a member of their family who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.
Source : Social Development Canada
Death Benefits IT-508R
This bulletin discusses some of the types of payments which qualify as the gross amount of a death benefit. The calculation of a death benefit is also explained in situations where qualifying payments are made over more than one taxation year or received from more than one office or employment.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Death of a Partner or of a Retired Partner IT278R2
This bulletin explains the tax consequences of the death of a partner or of a retired partner in relation to income from the partnership (either before or after death), disposition of the interest in the partnership and any unfulfilled rights the partner or retired partner may have from the partnership. Also discussed are the types of income tax returns that may be filed.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Death of a RRIF Annuitant
This information sheet explains the taxation of registered retirement income fund (RRIF) amounts when the annuitant dies. It explains how they are reported, and the options that are available to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Death of an RRSP Annuitant
This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Death of an RRSP Annuitant - RC4177
This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in an RRSP at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in an RRSP at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Deaths in Canada due to smoking
Statistics from Health Canada.
Source : Health Canada
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