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Settlement Of Sixties Scoop Class Action
The representatives of certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop and Canada have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial and delays in obtaining judgment, and certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop receive the benefits described in the settlement agreement. By settling this class action, the representatives of certain survivors of the Sixties Scoop and Canada have also been able to create a Foundation to enable change and reconciliation.
To make a claim for money, you must fill in a Claim Form and send it to the claims office. Copies of the Claim Form are available here: sixtiesscoopsettlement.info .
Your payment will depend on how many Eligible Class Members submit claims in the settlement. The details are explained in the settlement agreement. The range of compensation will likely be $25,000 - $50,000 . A copy of the settlement agreement is available here: sixtiesscoopsettlement.info .
If you want to exclude yourself from the settlement, you must opt out of the class action by October 31, 2018 . If you opt out, you will not be entitled to any benefits or compensation for the settlement and your claim against Canada in respect of the Sixties Scoop will not be released. A copy of the Opt Out Form is available at sixtiesscoopsettlement.info .
If you have commenced a legal proceeding against Canada relating to the Sixties Scoop and you do not discontinue it on or before October 31, 2018 , you will be deemed to have opted out of the settlement.
Visit sixtiesscoopsettlement.info , call 1-(844)-287-4270, or email sixtiesscoop@collectiva.ca.
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This notice was approved by the Federal Court and the Ontario Superior Court.