Ship and Rail Compensation Canada

Welcome to Canada’s compensation hub for anyone affected by oil spills from ships or boats and by major rail accidents involving crude oil.

Ship Fund Rail Fund

Ship and Rail Compensation Canada

We are here to guide you through the process and help you or your organization recover financially.

Ship and Rail Compensation Canada is an independent federal office managing two funds:

The Ship Fund The Rail Fund

Have you suffered damages or losses, or helped with response efforts?

You may qualify for compensation.

Two fishing boats side by side in the water with leaking oil into the water.

Ship Fund

Compensation is available for anyone affected by oil pollution from ships or boats in Canadian waters.

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Rail Fund

Compensation is available for anyone affected by a major rail accident involving crude oil.

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Find out why the Rail Fund is not accepting claims at this time.

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