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Understanding how compensation works can help you prepare. This page outlines payment amounts, processing timelines and key steps in the process. Whether you’re awaiting payment or planning ahead, having the right information can help you make informed decisions.
Timelines
Compensation timelines vary by class and individual circumstances.
Age of Majority
Eligible claimants will receive compensation only after reaching the age of majority. Claims cannot be accepted from individuals who are more than two years away from reaching the age of majority, and payments cannot be issued until the claimant reaches the age of majority in their province/territory.
Eligible claimants will receive their base compensation as their claims are processed. This means eligibility could be approved within six months of submitting a claim. However, processing timelines may take longer depending on individual circumstances.
If you were under the age of majority on March 10, 2025, your Ultimate Claims Deadline is four years from the date you reach the age of majority.
Learn more about submitting a claim for compensation under the Removed Child Class →
Claims for this class will be processed, and base compensation payments issued, after the Ultimate Claims Deadline. The Ultimate Claims Deadline is three years after the claims period opened, plus one additional year for extension requests. For example, if you had reached the age of majority on or before March 10, 2025, your Claims Deadline is March 10, 2028, and the Ultimate Claims Deadline is March 10, 2029.
However, if you were under the age of majority on March 10, 2025, your Ultimate Claims Deadline is four years from the date you reach the age of majority.
This timeline ensures that any competing claims, such as when more than two caregiving parents or caregiving grandparents submit a claim for the same removed child, can be resolved.
Learn more about submitting a claim for compensation under the Removed Child Family Class →
Amounts
Base compensation
Base compensation amounts vary by class and circumstances:
- If eligible, Removed Child Class claimants may receive up to $40,000 in base compensation. In some cases, additional compensation may apply.
- Caregiving parents and caregiving grandparents who had more than one child removed from their family may be eligible for multiple base compensation payments.
- If you are eligible under more than one class, your base compensation amounts will not be combined. You will receive the higher single amount for which you are eligible.
Additional payments
Certain eligible claimants may be entitled to payments in addition to their base compensation. These additional payments, including enhancement factors or interest, are issued based on their individual circumstances.
You do not need to do anything to be assessed for enhancement payments or interest. The Administrator will determine your eligibility based on the information you provided with your claim. If additional information is required, the Administrator will reach out to you. Please keep your contact information up to date.
Interest
Approved claimants in the following classes may receive interest payments of 1.75 per cent on their base compensation from the Interest Reserve Fund:
- Removed Child Class claimants who were placed off reserve with non-family and were in care as of January 1, 2006, or any time between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2022 (the CHRT Period) and their corresponding approved caregiving parents or caregiving grandparents
- Kith Child Class claimants who were placed in a Kith Placement as of January 1, 2006 or any time between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2022 (the CHRT Period) and their corresponding approved caregiving parents or caregiving grandparents
- Jordan’s Principle Class claimants and Jordan’s Principle Family Class claimants
If you are eligible for interest, these payments will be sent to you after your base compensation payment has been issued.
Enhancement payments
Enhancement payments are based on specific factors, as defined by the Settlement Agreement, including the age at which the child was first removed, time spent in care, number of times in care, and other factors. “Harm” is not one of the factors used to determine eligibility for enhancement payments.
Certain claimants in the following classes may be eligible for enhancement payments:
- Removed Child Class
- Jordan’s Principle Class
- Trout Child Class
The process to assess eligibility for enhancement payments will be developed and approved by the Federal Court at a later date.
Once the process is approved, the Administrator will assess eligibility based on the information that claimants submitted with their claim forms. If additional information is required, the Administrator will contact you.
Planning to receive your compensation
Your compensation is yours to use as you choose. Planning ahead can help you make the most of it.
