UPDATE: 

On July 26, 2023, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) issued a Letter Decision announcing the approval of the revised Final Settlement Agreement. The landmark agreement, totaling over $23 billion, will compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and families who experienced discrimination through the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and narrow application of Jordan’s Principle.

In April 2023, a revised Final Settlement Agreement was presented to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) First Nations-in-Assembly for approval, which was unanimously endorsed by way of AFN Resolution 04/2023, Revised Final Settlement Agreement on Compensation for First Nations Children and Families.

NEXT STEPS:

With the guidance and support of First Nations Leadership and endorsement from the CHRT, the AFN, with the support of Canada and Moushoom/Trout, will seek approval of the revised Final Settlement Agreement and the distribution protocol from the Federal Court of Canada.

On August 16, 2023, the Federal Court of Canada extended the time for class members to opt out of the class action until October 6, 2023. Class members wishing to remove themselves from the class actions and therefore not be eligible for compensation under these proceedings must complete the Opt-Out Form by October 6, 2023.