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Non-Pecuniary Damages Upper Limits
2026
2026
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $470,085 |
| February | $472,650 |
| March | $476,923 |
| April | $478,632 |
| May | $483,191 |
| June | $481,481 |
| July | $484,046 |
| August | $483,761 |
| September | |
| October | |
| November | |
| December |
2025
2025
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $459,544 |
| February | $464,387 |
| March | $465,812 |
| April | $465,527 |
| May | $468,091 |
| June | $468,376 |
| July | $469,801 |
| August | $469,516 |
| September | $469,801 |
| October | $470,940 |
| November | $471,225 |
| December | $470,085 |
2024
2024
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $450,997 |
| February | $452,422 |
| March | $455,271 |
| April | $457,550 |
| May | $460,114 |
| June | $459,829 |
| July | $461.823 |
| August | $460,969 |
| September | $458,974 |
| October | $460,969 |
| November | $460,969 |
| December | $459,259 |
2023
2023
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $438,462 |
| February | $440,171 |
| March | $442,450 |
| April | $445,584 |
| May | $447,293 |
| June | $447,863 |
| July | $450,427 |
| August | $452,137 |
| September | $451,567 |
| October | $451,852 |
| November | $452,422 |
| December | $450,997 |
2022
2022
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $413,960 |
| February | $418,234 |
| March | $424,217 |
| April | $426,781 |
| May | $432,764 |
| June | $435,613 |
| July | $436,182 |
| August | $434,758 |
| September | $435,043 |
| October | $438,177 |
| November | $438,746 |
| December | $436,182 |
2021
2021
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $393,732 |
| February | $395,726 |
| March | $397,721 |
| April | $399,715 |
| May | $401,709 |
| June | $402,849 |
| July | $405,413 |
| August | $406,268 |
| September | $407,123 |
| October | $409,972 |
| November | $410,826 |
| December | $410,256 |
2020
2020
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $389,744 |
| February | $391,453 |
| March | $389,174 |
| April | $386,610 |
| May | $387,749 |
| June | $390,883 |
| July | $390,883 |
| August | $390,313 |
| September | $390,028 |
| October | $391,738 |
| November | $392,308 |
| December | $391,453 |
2019
2019
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $380,627 |
| February | $383,191 |
| March | $385,755 |
| April | $387,464 |
| May | $389,174 |
| June | $388,319 |
| July | $390,313 |
| August | $389,744 |
| September | $388,034 |
| October | $389,174 |
| November | $388,604 |
| December | $388,604 |
2018
2018
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $375,214 |
| February | $377,493 |
| March | $378,632 |
| April | $379,772 |
| May | $380,057 |
| June | $380,627 |
| July | $382,621 |
| August | $382,336 |
| September | $380,912 |
| October | $382,051 |
| November | $380,342 |
| December | $380,057 |
2017
2017
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $368,946 |
| February | $369,516 |
| March | $370,085 |
| April | $371,510 |
| May | $371,795 |
| June | $371,510 |
| July | $371,510 |
| August | $371,795 |
| September | $372,650 |
| October | $372,934 |
| November | $374,074 |
| December | $372,650 |
2016
2016
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $361,254 |
| February | $362,108 |
| March | $364,387 |
| April | $365,527 |
| May | $366,952 |
| June | $367,806 |
| July | $367,236 |
| August | $366,667 |
| September | $366,952 |
| October | $367,806 |
| November | $366,382 |
| December | $365,812 |
2015
2015
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $354,131 |
| February | $357,265 |
| March | $359,829 |
| April | $359,544 |
| May | $361,538 |
| June | $362,393 |
| July | $362,678 |
| August | $362,678 |
| September | $362,108 |
| October | $362,393 |
| November | $362,108 |
| December | $360,399 |
2014
2014
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $350,712 |
| February | $353,561 |
| March | $355,556 |
| April | $356,695 |
| May | $358,405 |
| June | $358,689 |
| July | $358,120 |
| August | $358,120 |
| September | $358,405 |
| October | $358,689 |
| November | $357,265 |
| December | $354,701 |
2013
2013
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $345,584 |
| February | $349,573 |
| March | $350,142 |
| April | $349,573 |
| May | $350,427 |
| June | $350,427 |
| July | $350,712 |
| August | $350,712 |
| September | $351,282 |
| October | $350,427 |
| November | $350,427 |
| December | $349,573 |
2012
2012
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $343,875 |
| February | $345,299 |
| March | $346,724 |
| April | $348,148 |
| May | $347,863 |
| June | $346,439 |
| July | $346,154 |
| August | $347,009 |
| September | $347,578 |
| October | $348,148 |
| November | $347,293 |
| December | $345,299 |
2011
2011
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $335,613 |
| February | $336,467 |
| March | $340,171 |
| April | $341,311 |
| May | $343,590 |
| June | $341,311 |
| July | $341,880 |
| August | $342,735 |
| September | $343,590 |
| October | $344,160 |
| November | $344,444 |
| December | $342,450 |
2010
2010
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $327,920 |
| February | $329,345 |
| March | $329,345 |
| April | $330,484 |
| May | $331,339 |
| June | $331,054 |
| July | $332,764 |
| August | $332,479 |
| September | $333,048 |
| October | $334,473 |
| November | $328,205 |
| December | $334,758 |
2009
2009
| Month | Amount |
|---|---|
| January | $321,937 |
| February | $324,217 |
| March | $324,786 |
| April | $324,501 |
| May | $326,781 |
| June | $327,920 |
| July | $326,781 |
| August | $326,781 |
| September | $326,781 |
| October | $326,496 |
| November | $328,205 |
| December | $327,066 |
Non-Pecuniary Damages Thresholds and Deductibles
Thresholds and Deductibles for Non-Pecuniary Tort Awards under the Insurance Act and Court Proceedings for Automobile Accidents.
| Year | Non-pecuniary loss | Family Law Act | Non-pecuniary loss | Family Law Act | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monetary Thresholds | Deductible Amounts | ||||
| 2026 | $159,708.71 | $79,853.70 | $47,913.01 | $23,956.52 | |
| 2025 | $155,965.54 | $77,982.13 | $46,790.05 | $23,395.04 | |
| 2024 | $153,509.39 | $76,754.06 | $46,053.20 | $23,026.61 | |
| 2023 | $147,889.59 | $73,944.18 | $44,367.24 | $22,183.63 | |
| 2022 | $138,343.86 | $69,171.36 | $41,503.50 | $20,751.76 | |
| 2021 | $132,513.28 | $66,256.09 | $39,754.31 | $19,877.16 | |
| 2020 | $131,854.01 | $65,926.46 | $39,556.53 | $19,778.27 | |
| 2019 | $129,395.49 | $64,697.21 | $38,818.97 | $19,409.49 | |
| 2018 | $126,610.07 | $63,304.51 | $37,983.33 | $18,991.67 | |
| 2017 | $124,616.21 | $62,307.59 | $37,385.17 | $18,692.59 | |
| 2016 | $123,016.99 | $61,507.99 | $36,905.40 | $,18,452.70 | |
| Aug. 1, 2015 - Dec. 31, 2015 | $121,799.00 | $60,899.00 | $36,540.00 | $18,270.00 | |
| Oct. 1, 2003 - Jul. 31, 2015 | $100,000.00 | $50,000.00 | $30,000.00 | $15,000.00 | |
| Nov. 1, 1996 - Sep. 30, 2003 | N/A | N/A | $15,000.00 | $7,500.00 | |
Canada Pension Plan Benefits
The following information is from the Human Resources Development Canada Web Site-Programs & Services, Income Security Programs.
2026
2026
| Disability | $1,741.20 max | $610.46 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,507.65 max | |
| Dependant Child | $307.81 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2026) | 2.0% | |
2025
2025
| Disability | $1,673.24 max | $598.49 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,433.00 max | |
| Dependant Child | $301.77 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2025) | 2.6% | |
2024
2024
| Disability | $1,606.78 max | $583.32 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,364.60 max | |
| Dependant Child | $294.12 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2024) | 4.4% | |
2023
2023
| Disability | $1,538.67 max | $558.74 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,306.57 max | |
| Dependant Child | $281.72 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2023) | 6.5% | |
2022
2022
| Disability | $1,464.83 max | $524.64 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,253.59 max | |
| Dependant Child | $264.53 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2022) | 2.7% | |
2021
2021
| Disability | $1,413.66 max | $510.85 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,203.75 max | |
| Dependant Child | $257.58 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2020) | 1.0% |
2020
2020
| Disability | $1,387.66 max | $505.79 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,175.83 max | |
| Dependant Child | $255.03 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2020) | 1.9% |
2019
2019
| Disability | $1,362.30 max | $496.36 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,154.58 max | |
| Dependant Child | $250.27 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2019) | 2.3% |
2018
2018
| Disability | $1,335.83 max | $485.20 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,134.17 max | |
| Dependant Child | $244.64 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2018) | 1.5% |
2017
2017
| Disability | $1,313.66 max | $478.03 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,114.17 max | |
| Dependant Child | $241.02 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2017) | 1.4% | |
2016
2016
| Disability | $1,290.81 max | $471.43 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,092.50 max | |
| Dependant Child | $237.69 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2016) | 1.2% | |
2015
2015
| Disability | $1,264.59 max | $465.84 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,065.00 max | |
| Dependant Child | $234.87 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2015) | 1.8% | |
2014
2014
| Disability | $1,236.35 max | $457.60 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,038.33 max | |
| Dependant Child | $230.72 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2014) | 0.9% |
2013
2013
| Disability | $1,212.90 max | $453.52 min |
| Pension @65 | $1,012.50 max | |
| Dependant Child | $228.66 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2013) | 1.8% |
2012
2012
| Disability | $1,185.50 max | $445.50 min |
| Pension @65 | $986.67 max | |
| Dependant Child | $224.62 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2012) | 2.8% | |
2011
2011
| Disability | $1,153.37 max | $433.37 min |
| Pension @65 | $960.00 max | |
| Dependant Child | $218.50 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2011) | 1.7% | |
2010
2010
| Disability | $1,126.76 max | $426.13 min |
| Pension @65 | $934.17 max | |
| Dependant Child | $214.85 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2010) | 0.4% | |
2009
2009
| Disability | $1,105.99 max | $424.43 min |
| Pension @65 | $908.75 max | |
| Dependant Child | $213.99 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2009) | 2.5% | |
2008
2008
| Disability | $1,077.52 max | $414.08 min |
| Pension @65 | $884.58 max | |
| Dependant Child | $208.77 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2008) | 2.0% | |
2007
2007
| Disability | $1,053.77 max | $405.96 min |
| Pension @65 | $863.75 max | |
| Dependant Child | $204.68 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2007) | 2.1% | |
2006
2006
| Disability | $1,031.05 max | $397.61 min |
| Pension @65 | $844.58 max | |
| Dependant Child | $200.47 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2006) | 2.3% | |
2005
2005
| Disability | $1,010.23 max | $388.67 min |
| Pension @65 | $828.75 max | |
| Dependant Child | $195.96 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2005) | 1.7% | |
2004
2004
| Disability | $992.80 max | $382.17 min |
| Pension @65 | $814.17 max | |
| Dependant Child | $192.68 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2004) | 3.2% | |
2003
2003
| Disability | $971.26 max | $370.32 min |
| Pension @65 | $801.25 max | |
| Dependant Child | $186.71 | |
| Indexation rate (January 2003) | 1.6% | |
Maximum Old Age Security Benefits
The following information is from the Human Resources Development Canada Web Site-Statistics Related to Income Security Programs and Income Security Programs Information Card.
| Jan - Mar | Apr - Jun | Jul - Sept | Oct - Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Age 65 to 74: $742.31 Age 75+: $816.54 | Age 65 to 74: $743.05 Age 75+: $817.36 | Age 65 to 74: $751.97 Age 75+: $827.17 | Age 65 to 74: $762.50 Age 75+: $838.75 |
| 2025 | Age 65 to 74: $727.67 Age 75+: $800.44 | Age 65 to 74: $727.67 Age 75+: $800.44 | Age 65 to 74: $734.95 Age 75+: $808.45 | Age 65 to 74: $740.09 Age 75+: $814.10 |
| 2024 | Age 65 to 74: $713.34 Age 75+: $784.67 | Age 65 to 74: $713.34 Age 75+: $784.67 | Age 65 to 74: $718.33 Age 75+: $790.16 | Age 65 to 74: $727.67 Age 75+: $800.44 |
| 2023 | Age 65 to 74: $687.56 Age 75+: $756.32 | Age 65 to 74: $691.00 Age 75+: $760.10 | Age 65 to 74: $698.60 Age 75+: $768.46 | Age 65 to 74: $707.68 Age 75+: $778.45 |
| 2022 | $642.25 | $648.67 | Age 65 to 74: $666.83 Age 75+: $733.51 | Age 65 to 74: $685.50 Age 75+: $754.05 |
| 2021 | $615.37 | $618.45 | $626.49 | $635.26 |
| 2020 | $613.53 | $613.53 | $613.53 | $614.14 |
| 2019 | $601.45 | $601.45 | $607.46 | $613.53 |
| 2018 | $586.66 | $589.59 | $596.67 | $600.8 |