It’s tax season. Here’s what to know.
It’s tax season. Here’s what to know.
Jordan’s Principle: the Settlement vs requests for services and supports – how are they different?
The First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement and requests for services and supports under Jordan’s Principle serve different purposes.
What to expect from eligibility decision letters
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.
Important Notice: Postal service disruption
The nation-wide postal strike will affect the timely delivery of Settlement-related mail, like decision letters and compensation cheques.
What we heard: Settlement National Survey
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.
Important notice: Mail service delays in communities affected by wildfires
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.
Important Notice: Potential postal service disruption
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.
First Claims Period now open for the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement
Starting today, some Class Members of the First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement can submit a Claim for compensation.
Opt-out period closed
Updated: October 7, 2023 – The Opt-Out period is now closed.
Participation in the Settlement Approval Hearing
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.
