From my understanding, the money goes in a general fund, and then it is directed toward the victims to help them. My understanding is that in some provinces, the aid to victims is taken from the general revenue and not from what the criminals pay. What the criminals will be paying will be an increasing percentage of the aid to victims.
Making criminals contribute financially to victim support is highly commendable. Victims' needs are so diverse.
You become a victim from the moment the crime is committed, not just during the trial, which can take place a year later. But as soon as you become a victim, you need assistance. That is why I mentioned Ontario's Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Services program. When I heard about it, I thought it was something that I could have used. It was an example.