I would like to claim a condo special assessment of $7000 as "expenses." Cheque was dated Dec. 2021, but not processed until Jan. 2022. Can I claim for 2021 taxes?

The original date the condo management company stipulated to  receive special assessment cheques was end of November. However, due to their error, I wasn't notified until December 28. I immediately sent a cheque. However, it was not processed until January 18 of 2022. I'm hoping that I can claim this amount for 2021 condo expenses as it would greatly help with what I expect will be a high amount owing.