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There are a number of class action settlements in Canada related to harm done to Indigenous peoples. If you wish to make a claim for compensation under a settlement agreement, you will need to complete and submit the correct forms. Information on where to find these details is provided below and you may also register through the settlement websites to receive information directly.
Generally, if you qualify for compensation under a class action settlement agreement, you are to receive your compensation without any deductions for legal fees or disbursements.
If you need assistance to complete your claim form or to make your claim, class action legal counsel can provide assistance at no cost to you. You can also choose to have another lawyer assist you and lawyers in Saskatchewan can be located through the Law Society’s Find Legal Assistance Directory. If you choose to have another lawyer assist you, the terms of their compensation shall be in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement. The Law Society cannot provide legal advice to you or file a claim on your behalf.
* Links provided are to the original Settlement Agreement documents. Subsequent amendments, addendums and supplementary orders may also affect your claim, and can be found on the websites for each action.
The terms of class action settlements for harms done to Indigenous Peoples raise important ethical issues that lawyers should consider in the context of the Code of Professional Conduct:
These provisions and the ethical principles they embody requires lawyers seeking to represent potential claimants, or whose services are sought by potential claimants, to:
Many members of the classes covered by these settlements have experienced trauma and are vulnerable. The provisions of the settlements have been designed to protect vulnerable claimants from unnecessary legal costs.
For further information regarding lawyers or legal fees in relation to class action settlements in Saskatchewan, please contact:
Valerie Payne, Director of Professional Responsibility
Law Society of Saskatchewan
Phone: 306-569-8242 (Regina)
Toll Free: 1-833-733-0133