Overview

Under the Civil Remedies Act, the Attorney General can ask civil courts for an order to take possession of (forfeit) property that has been used for – or results from – unlawful activity.

This type of property could include:

  • money acquired from a phone scam
  • a car driven during a street racing incident
  • money acquired from a home renovation scam

If you were a victim of an offence where property was forfeited by civil courts, you may be eligible for compensation.

How do I qualify

You can only qualify for compensation under this program if:

  • you are a victim of an offence listed on this page as a notice
  • your losses fall within the timeframe listed on the notice (where applicable)

File a claim

  1. check the list of notices to see if you qualify
  2. complete the claim form. Make sure you fill it out in full and include the notice number
  3. submit your claim form by mail, email or fax to the Ministry of the Attorney General

Current notices

Notice 687-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $195,110 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred between March 15, 2018 and March 16, 2018 and resulted in $167,360.31 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 688-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $377,140 in Canadian Currency and $128 in US Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act from an incident that occurred November 21, 2018 and resulted in $284,296.55 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 689-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $319,690 in Canadian Currency, 3,295 Euros and Other Property (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred September 30, 2020 and October 6, 2020 and resulted in $333,498.12 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 690-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $21,000 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred January 22, 2021 and resulted in $21,151.57 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 691-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $22,890 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred May 1, 2021 and resulted in $11,445.00 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 692-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $23,660 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred April 10, 2020 and resulted in $23,887.77 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 693-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and 5204-311 Bay Street, Toronto, PIN #76279-0226 (LT) and Related Locker Unit, PIN #76279-0107 (LT), or Proceeds of Sale Thereof (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred between 2016 and 2018 and resulted in $153,981.24 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 694-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $70,320 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred February 9, 2020 and resulted in $61,198.88 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 695-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $112,8485 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred June 26, 2020 and resulted in $98,788.45 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 696-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $406,860 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred between July 28, 2020 and October 2, 2020 and resulted in $410,249.65 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 697-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $30,730 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred September 21, 2020 and resulted in $31,533.69 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 698-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $65,825 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred February 22, 2021 and resulted in $67,202.08 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 699-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and 53 Harvest Moon Drive, Markham, Ontario (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred between May 7, 2019 and September 11, 2020 and resulted in $427,425.00 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 700-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $53,120 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred April 15, 2021 and resulted in $43,600.24 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Notice 701-23 - Attorney General of Ontario and $31,850 in Canadian Currency (in rem)

This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act  from an incident that occurred on or around March 4, 2013 and resulted in $42,753.65 being deposited into a special purpose account.

If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:

Fill out a claim form

All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.

Deadline to submit compensation claims: November 9, 2023, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Contact us

Civil and Administrative Forfeiture Program,
Ontario Victim Services,
720 Bay Street, 5th Floor,
Toronto ON
M7A 2S9