Every year, substantial sums of money remain unclaimed in Canada — including dividend and interest payments, dormant account balances, and securities not exchanged following corporate actions.
Unclaimed property typically arises due to one or more of the following situations:
Over time, this property is classified as “unclaimed” and may be subject to Provincial reporting requirements.
Unclaimed property legislation is administered at the provincial level, with active programs currently in:
Each jurisdiction sets specific thresholds, dormancy periods, and reporting obligations for unclaimed property. Alliance Trust Company is required to attempt contact with the rightful owner before remitting the property to the applicable provincial authority.
If you believe Alliance Trust Company may be holding unclaimed property on your behalf, please contact us at inquiries@alliancetrust.ca. Include the following:
Please note: No claims will be processed without satisfactory evidence of ownership and/or authority.
The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec maintain publicly accessible online databases of unclaimed property. We encourage individuals to review these registries as part of their search process.
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