How long do I have to make a claim in Canada?
General limitation rules in Canada. Indicative only: exceptions, suspensions and recent reforms are common, so confirm your deadline with a lawyer.
- Contract claims
- 2–3 years (from knowledge). Ontario and BC generally 2 years from discovery; Québec 3 years.
- Non-contractual damages (tort)
- 2–3 years (from knowledge)
- Personal injury
- 2–3 years (from knowledge)
- Employment (e.g. dismissal)
- Varies, ask a lawyer
- Fraud (civil claim)
- 2–3 years (from knowledge)