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Unclaimed assets in Canada
EasyData confidence Last updated 2026-07-01
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Estimated unclaimed
C$1.4B+
≈ $1B · CAD
Government authority
Bank of Canada (federal) + provincial programs (e.g. Revenu Québec, BC)
Official search
Bank of Canada — Unclaimed Balances
Overview
The Bank of Canada is legal custodian of unclaimed bank balances in Canadian dollars that have been inactive for 10 years, where the owner cannot be contacted. Its register is free and searchable online. Quebec (Revenu Québec) and other provinces run their own programs for non-bank property. The CRA also holds uncashed cheques individuals can claim via My Account.
Asset types held
Dormant bank balancesUncashed chequesProvincial propertyPensions
Documents you'll typically need
- Government photo ID
- Proof matching the name/address on the balance
- Supporting documents for balances over C$1,000
Common mistakes
- • Only searching the Bank of Canada and missing provincial programs
- • Forgetting CRA uncashed cheques in My Account
Success tips
- • Search the Bank of Canada register plus your province
- • Log in to CRA My Account to release uncashed cheques
Frequently asked questions
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