All claims must be filed on or before February 22, 2027.
On December 11, 2023, Justice Pamel of the Federal Court approved a settlement agreement reached between Canada and class counsel. Under the settlement agreement:
- Every Class Member is eligible for a Category 1 payment of $10,000. This is a single payment to anyone who was placed by Canada in the Indian Boarding Homes Program; and
- Class Members may also apply for compensation for abuse suffered, ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. This is called a Category 2 claim. The compensation paid will depend on the specific harms suffered, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
The Claims Administrator is now accepting both Category 1 and Category 2 claims.
Please note that these two forms do not have to be filed at the same time and Class Members are encouraged to file their Category 1 claims first and take the necessary time to complete their Category 2 claims fully and accurately.
The link to the online form for Category 1 is located at https://claims.boardinghomesclassaction.com/s/category1claimform
The link to the online form for Category 2 is located at https://claims.boardinghomesclassaction.com/s/category2claimform
If you wish for legal assistance to apply for your Category 2 claim, please contact our office via the below form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you.
If you are applying on behalf of a deceased member, please contact our office to receive the proper forms.
Loretta J Pete Lambert 