Proposed Cuts to Victims of Crime Affect Ontario

Ontarians injured by sexual or domestic assault or other criminal act, and grieving families of those killed by crime can currently be awarded up to $25,000 by the CICB. These awards are predominantly for pain and suffering, but may also include funds for therapy, lost wages, medical and funeral expenses. Proposed changes to repeal the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act will cap awards for pain and suffering at $5,000.

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