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How many Day Scholars does this settlement affect?

Dec 21, 2021

Approximately 12,000-20,000 Day Scholars Survivors were alive as of May 30, 2005. 

In addition, Descendants (natural or adopted children) of Day Scholars may be eligible to benefit from the Day Scholars Revitalization Fund, which greatly increases the overall number of individuals impacted by the settlement. 

Recent Updates

  • Important Notice: Canada Post Update December 18, 2024
  • If you submitted a claim for compensation before January 4, 2024 and have not heard back, your claim form may be missing information. Call the Administrator at 1-877-877-5786 today to check the status of your claim. December 5, 2024
  • Claims process now closed for the Day Scholars Class Action Settlement
    Claims received by the January 4, 2024 deadline now being processed.
    January 5, 2024
  • Day Scholars Settlement Class Members can apply for an extension until January 4, 2024 Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as a Day Scholar have a three-month extension to apply for compensation October 5, 2023
  • Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as Day Scholars have just under six months to submit a claim for compensation May 18, 2023
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