Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program (OWDCP) provides financial assistance to producers whose livestock, poultry or honey bees have been damaged or killed by wildlife. The following helpful information about OWDCP is available on the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) website:
For more information on the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program visit: ontario.ca/predation
For information on how to make a livestock claim with the Township of North Huron, please contact the Clerk's Department at 519-357-3550.
| Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program Process |
- Discover: The owner informs the Clerk of the Township of North Huron within 48 hours of discovery if predation is believed to be the cause of injury or death and sufficient evidence exists.
- Notify: The Township of North Huron Clerk's Department will immediately inform the Municipal Investigator/ Livestock and Poultry Evaluator.
- Investigate & Document: The Municipal Investigator/ Livestock and Poultry Evaluator will conduct a thorough investigation within 72 hours of being notified. The investigation will ensure all relevant evidence is documented through detailed colour photos and a completed application form.
- Submit: The Municipal Investigator/ Livestock and Poultry Evaluator will submit a completed application to the Township of North Huron's Clerk within 7 business days of conducting the investigation. The owner can also submit additional evidence that may be relevant (e.g. registration documents or photos) to the Clerk within 7 business days of the on-site investigation.
- Apply: The Township of North Huron will submit the completed application to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), along with any additional evidence provided by the owner, within 7 business days of the on-site investigation.
- Assess & Assign Compensation: OMAFRA will review the application for completeness and eligibility. Compensation will be assigned and the owner will be informed of the decision within 30 business days of submitting the complete application.
- Accept or Appeal: The owner has 20 business days to appeal the outcome of their application.
- Pay: If no appeal is requested within 20 business days of the decision letter being issued, OMAFRA will notify the Clerk.
- Reimburse: OMAFRA will provide reimbursement to the Township of North Huron equal to the value assigned in the decision letter. This reimbursement is then issued to the owner by the Township of North Huron.
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