Bereavement leave

In the event of a family member’s death, you are entitled to the following days of paid leave:

• Up to five work days for the death of your mother, father, step-parent, foster parent, brother, sister, spouse, child or your spouse's child, father-in-law or mother-in- law.
• Up to three work days for the death of your grandchild or spouse’s grandchild. If the funeral takes place more than 320 km from Ottawa, you are granted an extra day of paid leave to attend the funeral.
• Up to one work day for the death of your sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law or daughter-in-law, or your or your spouse’s grandparents, uncle or aunt. If the funeral takes place more than 320 km from Ottawa, you are granted an extra day of paid leave to attend the funeral.