Important: You can now submit a Claim for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class. Learn more about how to complete a Claim.
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
The first Claims Period for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement opened on March 10, 2025. Class Members of the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class can now submit a Claim for compensation. Learn more about the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class.
First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
The Federal Court has approved the Settlement Agreement and the Claims Process for the first two Classes, the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class. Compensation is not yet available. The Claims Period will open on March 10, 2025.
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All Classes in the Settlement Agreement
Nine Classes are included in this Settlement. The Claims Period is open for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class. Claimants who may be eligible for more than one Class will have to submit separate Claim Forms when the Claims Period opens for each Class.
First Claims Period for First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement to open March 10, 2025
First Claims Period for First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement to open March 10, 2025
Long-term reform update
The Special Chiefs Assembly vote on long-term reform separate from the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement and will have no impact it’s compensation.
National survey launches to gather insight from Class Members
On October 24, 2023, the Federal Court approved the Settlement Agreement for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Class Action.
What you need to know
What to expect
Information is available to help you understand the Settlement.