The CICA require claims to be submitted within two years of the incident suffered. Many victims of crime do not know there is a 2 year time limit to bring a claim for criminal injuries compensation. The CICA have created a number of exceptions to their 2 year rule. This calculator applies the CICA time limit rules and exceptions, so you can see if you are eligible to apply for compensation.
CICA time limit calculator
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