It has been six months since the Claims Period opened for the Removed Child and Removed Child Family Classes. So far, nearly 50,000 Claims have been received, and eligibility decision letters are being sent out for the Removed Child Class.
The nation-wide postal strike will affect the timely delivery of Settlement-related mail, like decision letters and compensation cheques.
From July to September 2024, the Administrator gathered feedback from potential Class Members through a national survey to find out about their awareness and understanding of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement, and to learn about possible barriers to participating, how much support they would need and how they prefer to communicate.
We are closely monitoring the ongoing wildfire situation across Canada and recognize the significant impact it’s having on many First Nations communities. In some communities, wildfires have resulted in emergency measures, such as evacuation orders and impacts to public services, including mail delivery through Canada Post.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has launched a nationwide overtime ban for unionized employees, which may result in delays in mail service by Canada Post.
Starting today, some Class Members of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement can submit a Claim for compensation.
Updated: October 7, 2023 – The Opt-Out period is now closed.
The Settlement Approval Hearing will take place during the week of October 23, 2023. Class Members who want to participate in the settlement approval process do not have to go in person.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the revised Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Approval Hearing is scheduled to take place in Ottawa on October 23, 2023.
