Victims Compensation

Victims of crime are able to apply for reasonable expenses resulting from criminal acts of personal violence, such as physical and or sexual assault, murder, robbery and kidnapping, It does not cover expenses related to property related crimes.

No lawyer is required to apply. Applications are accepted up to two years after the crime has been committed. In cases of sexual assault, you can apply up to two years after the date the offence was reported to the police.

Compensation is not available for pain and suffering, personal property damage or legal fees.

You may be compensated for reasonable expenses including:

  • Certain medical costs, (such as ambulance, and prescriptions not covered by another plan and dental, chiropractic and eyeglasses costs.
  • Counseling including traditional Aboriginal healing methods, while you are involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Funeral expenses to a maximum of $5000.00 where not covered by other agencies.

Victims of Compensation Program Application Forms

A victim of a criminal act of personal violence must first report the crime to the police. The next step is to fill out Victims Compensation Program application form. They are provided for you below. They can be filled out on a computer and printed, but must be mailed to the Victim Service Branch. If you require assistance, please make an appointment with a Support Worker from Victim Services.

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If you are in immediate need please contact 911 or your local RCMP Detachment.