What to do when someone dies
Who to contact
Contact information for various federal or provincial programs, departments, agencies, and online client accounts.
Programs and benefits
- Contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- Contact the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- Contact the Québec Pension Plan (QPP)
- Contact Old Age Security (OAS)
- Contact Employment Insurance (EI)
- Contact the National Student Loans Service Centre
- Contact the Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre
- Find a Service Canada Office
- Search for Contacts by Department or Agency
- Contact a Province or Territory:
Sign in to online client accounts
Sign in to Government of Canada Online Accounts.
For Service Canada, visit My Service Canada Account (MSCA).
For detailed steps on how to notify the CRA that you are the legal representative and access tax records of the person who died, refer to Represent someone who died.
Mental health support
If you need help working through grief, or just need someone to talk to, you can always call a help line.