Expenses and deadlines
The following table shows some of the expenses the program pays for, the maximum amount paid for each type of expense, and the deadline to claim them from the date of the crime.
It may be possible to extend the deadlines if there are good reasons why you missed them. And the deadlines for victims younger than 18 years are different.
| Type of expenses covered | Maximum amount paid | Deadline to apply |
| Short-term counselling | $1,000 | 6 months |
| Traditional Indigenous health services | $2,550 | 6 months |
| Funeral expenses | $5,000 | 45 days |
| Crime scene cleanup of biological substances and harmful materials only | $1,500 | 45 days |
| Immediate safety expenses such as replacing broken windows and locks or getting a cell phone |
$1,000 | 45 days |
| Support for serious injuries | Depends on type of expense |
1 year |
| Practical expenses such as groceries, temporary housing, or aids for victims with disabilities | Depends on type of expense |
45 days |
The program does not give money for pain and suffering.
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