[terrified31]

I am very scared. A family member of mine worked for a small business owned by another family member for a number of years. Recently, I have found out that during this time, he abused his authority and embezzled funds from the company (planning to pay back but never being able to) and forged company cheques. Because it is family, the owner of the small business has kindly decided not to press charges on the conditions that the money is eventually (slowly) paid back, and that the person at fault signs a document admitting guilt. What I am worried about is that a number of years, the business owner might change his mind and decide to press charges anyway. What I am looking to find out, is what are the statute of limitations in Ontario, Canada on theft, embezzlement and fraud?

[Mr. Knowitall]

If this would be indictable offense, there is no limitations period in Canada.