Compensation program for residents and business owners

If you, your business or your organization were financially impacted by extraordinary security measures during an International Multilateral Event (“Event”), in this case the G7 Summit, you may be eligible for funding through the International Multilateral Events Program (“Program”) established by Global Affairs Canada.

This program is administered in accordance with Treasury Board’s Policy on Transfer Payments and Directive on Transfer Payments and the Financial Administration Act.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is accountable for the funds allocated under this program and to ensure its equitable and consistent application. The Minister of Public Safety is accountable for the security measures, including any extraordinary ones.  

In the case of complex applications (such as a franchise compensation or over $25,000), Global Affairs Canada may hire an external consulting firm to assess requests for funding. 

Losses, damages and costs resulting from the extraordinary security measures could be eligible for funding. The Program could cover up to 100% of these losses or costs.

Funding will be considered for the following, if they were a direct result of the extraordinary security measures: 

• Loss of net profits  

• Extraordinary expenditures 

You can also include your insurance company deductible (up to $500) in your application if the insurance covers a loss or a cost that would otherwise be eligible under this program. 

The Program may also cover other costs you incurred because of extraordinary security measures, whether you are a business, organization or individual. For example: 

• Relocation expenses 

• Transportation expenses 

• Accommodation and living expenses 

• Cleaning expenses for removing any chemicals or other materials used by security authorities 

If your revenue increased because of the economic activity before or during the Summit/Event, you’ll need to deduct this amount from any loss of net profits. 

If you’re a for-profit business or not-for-profit organization and have suffered a loss of net profits due to the extraordinary security measures, you can apply. This includes businesses or organizations located:

• inside the eligible zones 

• outside the eligible zones but with significant operations on a routine basis within these areas 

You can also apply as an individual if you live inside the eligible zones and incurred extraordinary expenditures. 

Eligible zones 

Eligible zones include: 

• Security perimeter: the area where public access was restricted during the Event/Summit 

• External affected areas: areas located outside the security perimeter that were subject to extraordinary security measures 

• Satellite event locations: sites outside the security perimeter where specific events took place as part of the Summit’s official program.  

Required steps  

Your place of business must have remained open during the Event/Summit, unless the security authorities required it to close.   

When possible, you must also have taken steps to reduce the impact of the extraordinary security measures. For example, if your business is conducted through appointments and you can reschedule these, you should have done so.  

Your application may be refused if you don’t show you took steps to reduce the impact.  

You should, however, not have reduced your employees’ payable hours. Their salary expenses will be considered in the loss of net profits calculation of the business.  

To apply for funding, you must email your application and the supporting documents to:
IndemnisationG7-G7Compensation@international.gc.ca

Alternatively, you can mail it to:
Summits Management Office (PdP C990)
Global Affairs Canada
125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0G2

Applications must be submitted by October 31, 2025 at the latest. Visit Eligible zones and dates for detailed information about the areas affected by extraordinary security measures during the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.

Global Affairs Canada will endeavor to process all applications within a reasonable time. The objective is to complete assessments and issue all payments no later than March 31, 2026. 

What to submit

All applications must include a completed and signed application form (Accessible from a desktop or laptop computer. Mobile devices are not supported).

You must also provide additional documentation based on your specific application.

Your request must be specific, appropriate and reasonable. You will need to prove and justify any amounts you request, including the link between the extraordinary security measures and the amount you request. Approval will be conditional on sufficient and complete documentation.

For for-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations

You must include the following in your application:

1. A statement, including a description of:

   • the overall operations and business model of your organization 

   • the operations that were affected by the extraordinary security measures

   • the constraints and facts that made it necessary to apply for funding

   • measures you took to minimize the losses

   • the nature of losses and reasons they weren’t covered by insurance

2. Historical financial information, including:

   • copies of financial statements (audited, reviewed or notice to reader) that support and substantiate the information for each fiscal year presented in section 2 of the application form

   • statements that break down monthly revenue of all financial information for each fiscal year presented in section 2 of the application form

   • copy of an annual budget or financial forecast you submitted to a financial or government institution, if your business or organization was started less than 12 months before the extraordinary security measures were put into effect

   • any additional information needed to substantiate the amounts you included in your application form

For requests related to extraordinary expenditures

You must include:

1. invoices and receipts of all extraordinary expenditures associated with the extraordinary security measures

2. a description of the nature of each expenditure and explanation of how it was associated with the extraordinary security measures

You can reach the Summits Management Office by:

• emailing IndemnisationG7-G7Compensation@international.gc.ca 

• calling at 819-661-4327 or toll free 1-833-341-9799 

Applicant

A For-Profit Business, a Not-for-Profit Organization, or an Individual filing an Application for Funding under the Program, relating to Extraordinary Security Measures for an International Multilateral Event.

Application

A request for Funding.

Eligible Expenditures

The portion of expenditures included in an Application that meet the eligibility requirements of the Program.

Eligible Period

The period commencing on the date of the implementation of Extraordinary Security Measures by the Security Authority for a particular International Multilateral Event and ending at the conclusion of the Extraordinary Security Measures for that event. Those dates may be defined by Global Affairs Canada to take into account the economic effects of Extraordinary Security Measures for each location where they are implemented.

External Affected Area

An area outside the Security Perimeter that is subject to Extraordinary Security Measures. External Affected Areas shall be determined by the Department in consultation with the Security Authority based on the entirety of the Extraordinary Security Measures undertaken.

Extraordinary Expenditures

Specific, justified, and reasonable extraordinary incremental expenses incurred by an Individual, For-Profit Business, or Not-for-Profit Organization as a direct result of Extraordinary Security Measures (e.g., relocation, transportation, accommodation, and living expenses).

Extraordinary Security Measures

Measures implemented by the Security Authority, such as the establishment of a Security Perimeter and other exceptional actions within and outside the Perimeter, to protect the security of internationally protected persons, delegates, and other participants, to ensure the proper functioning of an International Multilateral Event, and to respond as part of contingency plans.

For-Profit Business

A person or organization engaged in the exchange of goods and/or services for profit.

Funding

A payment of Eligible Expenditures by Global Affairs Canada to a Recipient under the Program.

Ineligible Expenditures

Expenditures that do not qualify for reimbursement under the Program.

International Multilateral Event

An event led (or co-led) by the Government of Canada hosting two or more states, governments, or international organizations. These consist of:

• Summit: An international event convening Heads of State/Government
• Ministerial Meeting: An international event convening minister-level representatives from foreign governments.
• Senior Officials Meeting: A preparatory meeting for Summits or Ministerials where senior government officials (e.g., Sherpas, Deputy Ministers, Assistant Deputy Ministers) are designated to represent their governments in planning.

Loss of Net Profit

Estimated lost revenue or sales minus expenditures, directly resulting from Extraordinary Security Measures.

Not-for-Profit Organizations

Organizations that qualify as such under the federal Income Tax Act or relevant provincial or territorial legislation.

Program

The International Multilateral Events Program, a transfer payment program to compensate For-Profit Businesses, Not-for-Profit Organizations, and/or Individuals who suffered adverse financial consequences due to Extraordinary Security Measures at such events in Canada.

Recipient

An Applicant that receives Funding under the Program.

Satellite Event Locations

Locations outside the Security Perimeter where official events of an International Multilateral Event take place and where Extraordinary Security Measures are implemented.

Security Authority

The authority designated by or on behalf of the Government of Canada to coordinate security for an International Multilateral Event, including Extraordinary Security Measures.

Security Perimeter

A controlled access zone established by the Security Authority to protect internationally protected persons, delegates, and participants of the International Multilateral Event.