What May Impact the Board’s Decision?

When deciding whether to make an award for compensation, the Board may consider:

Whether the incident is an act of violence as described by the Criminal Code of Canada. This does not include offences that involve the use of a motor vehicle (unless the motor vehicle is used as a weapon).
Whether there is enough reliable information available to support the claim.
The victim’s cooperation with, or failure to promptly report the offence to the police.
Whether or not the claimant contributed to the incident.
Any benefit or compensation paid or payable to the claimant from any other source, other than Social Assistance.