Settlement deadline looms: chiefs’ organization
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is reminding citizens of the First Nations it represents that deadlines for objections to a class-action lawsuit settlement over children’s special allowances are coming near.
In March, the provincial government agreed to a landmark $530-million settlement to repay children in care after 14 years of clawing back federal payments that were supposed to go to them.
That amount includes $335 million that was clawed back, plus interest and damages for discrimination.
The aggregate settlement covers three certified class-action lawsuits. It includes Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and non-Indigenous children who were wards of the province from 2005 to 2019.
The organization said notices have gone out to Child and Family Services agencies, community organizations, corrections centres and First Nation offices. The compensation is to be calculated based on the number of months spent in care.
Those impacted who wish to opt out of the settlement must do so by Friday. The Court of King’s Bench is expected to hear from anyone who objects to the claim and consider whether the settlement is fair and reasonable on Sept. 5 and 6.
The SCO advises anyone who needs help navigating settlement information to call a support line at 204-947-7101 or toll free 1-844-947-7101 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
— staff