 If a consumer suffers a financial loss as a result of a trade (sale/lease/consignment) with an OMVIC-Registered Dealer, the Compensation Fund acts as a safety net and provides financial assistance of up to $45,000 per eligible claim.In order to qualify, consumers must meet one or more of the eligibility criteria and the claim must be submitted within two years of the transaction.Since its creation on July 1, 1986, the Compensation Fund has paid out over $5 million in compensation to consumers.