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.

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Choose how to receive your compensation

If you are eligible for compensation, you will need to choose how you’d like to receive your payment. The Compensation Payment Form will be included with your Approval of Eligibility Letter. You can select one of the following options:

Direct deposit into a bank account in your name or in the name of the estate of the Deceased Removed Child

Mailed cheque to the address you provided on your Claim Form

You have 60 days from the date of your Approval of Eligibility Letter to confirm your choice. If you don’t respond within this timeframe, the Administrator will automatically mail you a cheque to the address you provided on your Claim Form.

The Administrator will assess eligibility of Removed Child Class Claims on an ongoing basis. Eligible Claimants will begin to receive compensation within six months of submitting a Claim.

Learn more about compensation for the Removed Child Class →

The Administrator will assess eligibility of Removed Child Family Class Claims after the Ultimate Claims Deadline, which is four years after your Claims Period opened. This includes the three-year Claims Period and one year for extension requests. This timeline ensures that any competing Claims, such as more than two Caregiving Parents or Caregiving Grandparents submitting a Claim for the same Removed Child[1], can be identified and resolved appropriately.

Learn more about compensation for the Removed Child Class →

Important: If your mailing address changes, please contact the Administrator immediately at 1-833-852-0755 to make sure your cheque is sent to the correct location.

Get the most out of your compensation

What you choose to do with your compensation is completely up to you, and planning ahead of time can help you get the most out of it.

View this brochure → and this video → on planning to receive your compensation money.

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Receiving a lump sum may be a new experience for many people. With careful planning, you can make choices that will help you to make the most of your compensation money to satisfy shorter-term needs and wants as well as plan for long-term security. Consider speaking with someone you trust who has experience with finances to help guide you through your options and make informed decisions.

Things to think about as you plan

As you start to plan, you may want to consider your short-, medium-, and long-term goals. Below are examples of each type of goal to help you think about what could be good for you. Setting goals for yourself could help you use your compensation effectively in both the short- and long-term.

Short-term goals 

  • Pay off high-interest credit cards debt, leaving you with more of your regular income each month
  • Invest in self-care and mental health supports
  • Put aside some money for emergencies to help when something unexpected comes up

Medium-term goals 

  • Pay first month’s rent and save the rest
  • Start or invest in a business
  • Buy a car and set aside money to cover monthly insurance, gas, maintenance and repair costs

Long-term goals 

  • Pay for school and supplies and set aside some funds to live on
  • Pay down your mortgage or other debt or add to down payment savings
  • Invest in plans that will provide you with income when you retire

Not sure what to do yet? 

If you’re unsure about how to use your compensation just yet, that’s okay!

A simple step to get started: Consider opening a low or no-fee chequing or savings account (either in person or online).

This allows you to keep your money safe and growing while you give yourself time to decide what works best for you.