Current Class Action Settlements in Canada: Deadlines, Payouts and How to Claim

This tracker is current as of June 24, 2026. The table starts with claim windows Canooq could verify from an official settlement website, administrator, class counsel page, or regulator. Closed items are included for database tracking and context, not because readers can still claim them.

A class action is a lawsuit brought by one or more representative plaintiffs for a larger group of people with similar claims. Instead of every person starting a separate case, the court can let common issues move together. The people covered by the lawsuit are usually called class members.

In Canada, a class action normally has to be certified or authorized by a court before it proceeds as a class case. Certification does not mean the defendant has been found liable. It means the court has decided the case can move forward for a defined group under class-action rules.

Many class actions end in a settlement. A settlement is a compromise approved by the court, often with no admission of wrongdoing. If you are a class member, you may be bound by the settlement unless you opted out by the deadline. If the settlement has a claims process, you usually have to submit a claim form, proof, declarations, or supporting documents to a claims administrator before a claim deadline.

Payouts are not automatic. A published settlement fund or maximum amount is not the same as a guaranteed cheque. The administrator may reject incomplete claims, reduce payments if the fund is oversubscribed, request more documents, or apply rules from a compensation grid. Read the official notice before submitting anything.

1. Silk Canada and Great Value plant-based beverage recall settlement

The Silk Canada and Great Value plant-based beverage settlement relates to the 2024 recall of certain refrigerated plant-based beverages. The official settlement site says people can submit or update a claim through the settlement claim page, and the documents page includes the settlement approval notice, claim form, list of products, and compensation grid.

The claim deadline is October 16, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Start from the official settlement claim page and check the documents page before filing.

Who may qualify

The settlement documents apply to people in Canada who purchased or consumed Silk Canada or Great Value products included in the recall. The class may also include people who suffered personal injury after consuming a recalled product, plus certain family members, dependants, successors, assigns, or estate representatives where the settlement rules allow it.

Possible payouts

The Compensation Grid sets payment levels by harm and documentation. The grid lists $400 for symptoms lasting up to 48 hours, $1,500 for symptoms lasting more than 48 hours and up to one week, and $7,000 for symptoms lasting longer than one week without hospitalization.

More serious claims can be much larger. Symptoms lasting more than one week with hospitalization but without complications or permanent symptoms may qualify for at least $10,000 and up to $30,000. Claims involving hospitalization with severe complications or permanent symptoms may reach a maximum of $150,000. Eligible claims involving a death can reach up to $300,000.

Documents to gather

• Product receipts, credit or debit card records, packaging, photos, or other records showing purchase or possession of recalled products.
• Consumption details, including when the product was consumed and when symptoms began, if the claim involves illness.
• Medical records, hospitalization records, laboratory information, death records, or relationship and estate documents where the claim category requires them.

The Public Health Agency of Canada published a final notice about the linked outbreak in October 2024. That notice is useful background, but the settlement administrator and court-approved settlement documents control claim eligibility and payment decisions. Read the PHAC outbreak notice for public-health context.

2. Keurig recyclable K-Cup Pods Canadian settlement

The Keurig settlement concerns allegations about recyclability representations for K-Cup Pods and related brewers sold in Canada. Keurig denied liability, and the court did not decide who was right. The settlement creates a fund for eligible class members who submit valid and approved claims.

The claims administrator, Eqitas, says the claim period is open until July 8, 2026 and points claimants to the settlement website. Consumer Law Group's class counsel page provides the court notice language and benefit details. Use the Eqitas administrator page and the class counsel settlement page to confirm current instructions before filing.

Who may qualify

The notice is directed to people in Canada who purchased Keurig K-Cup Pods and/or Keurig coffee machines or brewing systems sold in Canada from June 8, 2016 to present. The exact claim category depends on whether the claim concerns pods, brewers, or both.

Possible payouts

• Pods without proof of purchase: eligible claimants may receive a maximum of CAD $7 per claim for pods submitted.
• Pods with proof of purchase: eligible claimants may receive the greater of CAD $0.50 for every 10 pods, rounded up to the nearest 10-pod increment and capped at CAD $50 per claim, or CAD $7 per pod claim.
• Brewers: eligible claimants who submit proof of purchase for at least one brewer and proof of purchase for at least one pod after buying the brewer may receive a maximum of CAD $25 per brewer claim.

The settlement fund is CAD $1.85 million. As with most settlement funds, final payments can depend on court-approved deductions, administration costs, class counsel fees and disbursements, the number of valid claims, and the administrator's review.

Documents to gather

For pod claims, proof can increase the maximum available payment. For brewer claims, the notice indicates proof of purchase for a brewer and a later pod purchase is required. Before filing, look for store receipts, email confirmations, loyalty-account histories, payment records, photos, or other records that connect the purchase to the class period.

3. Indian Boarding Homes Program class action settlement

The Indian Boarding Homes Program settlement is different from a consumer settlement. It concerns the placement of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit children in private homes for the purpose of attending school. The settlement website is operated for the claims process and includes claim forms, guides, FAQs, events, and support resources.

The official claim forms page says claimants must submit claims before Monday, February 22, 2027. Start with the claim process page, then use the claim forms page for the current forms and guides.

Who may qualify

Eligible Primary Class Members include individuals placed in private homes during the period of September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992, to attend school, excluding placements for post-secondary education. The official claim process page also says individuals placed after June 30, 1992 are included if Canada was responsible for their placement. People who were placed in private homes and died on or after July 24, 2016 may also be eligible, with an estate applying on their behalf.

Possible payouts

The settlement FAQ says every eligible Class Member is eligible for a Category 1 payment of $10,000 for placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program. Class Members may also apply for Category 2 compensation for abuse, ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. A claimant who qualifies for both Category 1 and the highest Category 2 amount could receive up to $210,000.

Category 2 is optional and relates to abuse suffered while in the program. The administrator says the amount depends on the specific harms suffered, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. The FAQ also says claimants may hire a lawyer for Category 2 claims; Canada pays an amount equal to 5% plus tax of the Category 2 payment to the lawyer, and that amount does not come out of the claimant's compensation.

Documents and support

• All claimants use Category 1 to claim placement in the program.
• Category 2 is optional and is used to claim abuse while in the program.
• Estate or representative claims may require additional documents showing authority to file.
• The settlement site includes events, claim guides, and resources for emotional, mental-health, legal, and financial support.

Because this settlement can involve traumatic experiences, consider using the official support resources before completing a claim. The FAQ page explains eligibility, deadlines, compensation categories, and the filing process in more detail.

4. Suunto dive computer settlement

The Suunto dive computer settlement is different from a cash-only settlement. The official Suunto settlement website says the settlement provides a free inspection, repair, or replacement program to determine whether a covered dive computer has a faulty depth pressure sensor. It also says the settlement reimburses qualifying class members for certain costs.

Eqitas, the claims administrator, also lists the Suunto dive computer settlement and points readers to the settlement website. The public homepage still links claim forms, but Canooq did not find a clear final claim deadline on the homepage during this June 24, 2026 review. Treat it as an active claim process to verify directly before relying on it.

Who may qualify

The settlement homepage says it concerns people who purchased a new Suunto dive computer. It excludes personal injury or wrongful death claims, retailers or other individuals who purchased a dive computer for resale, and individuals who purchased used dive computers.

Possible benefit

The main benefit is not framed as a simple cheque. The settlement offers an inspection, repair, or replacement pathway for covered depth pressure sensor failures, plus a reimbursement program for qualifying class members in specific circumstances.

5. 23andMe customer data security breach settlement

The 23andMe settlement is now closed, but it belongs in the database because Canadian readers are seeing deadline stories about it. The official 23andMe settlement website says the claims period is closed. The claim-form deadline was February 17, 2026, and the deficiency cure deadline was June 12, 2026.

The official settlement FAQ describes the cash settlement class as customers of 23andMe between May 1, 2023 and October 1, 2023 who resided in the United States during that period and received notice from 23andMe that their personal information was compromised. Canada's privacy regulator separately said nearly 320,000 Canadians were affected by the breach.

Possible payout

The settlement included up to US$10,000 for documented extraordinary claims, up to US$165 for health information claims, estimated US$100 statutory cash claims for certain state residents, and five years of Privacy & Medical Shield + Genetic Monitoring. Because the claim window has passed, this is a closed database record rather than an action item.

For Canadian context, read the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada release. Daily Hive's deadline story is useful discovery context, but the official settlement site controls the deadline and eligibility details.

Why some big class actions are not in this table

A class-action headline does not always mean money is available right now. Some cases are still proposed lawsuits. Some have been certified but not settled. Some settlements have been approved, but the claims process has not opened. Others have already closed their claim windows. This article separates open claims from closed leads so readers do not mistake a database record for a claimable payout.

The opening table includes a few closed leads from Top Class Actions Canada's open and closed settlement indexes because those records are useful for building Canooq's class-action database. They are clearly marked as closed leads where Canooq could not verify a still-live official claim page during this update. Before publishing a full standalone article about any of those closed leads, recheck the settlement administrator, court notice, or class counsel page.

How to claim safely

• Start from official pages: use the settlement website, claims administrator, court notice, or class counsel page. Avoid links sent by unsolicited texts, social media comments, or paid ads.
• Check the exact deadline and time zone: some settlements use Pacific time, some use local court language, and some distinguish online, mailed, and updated claims.
• Read the release: when you participate in a settlement, you may give up the right to sue separately about the released claims.
• Do not assume the headline amount is your payout: fund size, maximum compensation, and expected payment are different things.
• Keep a copy: save your claim confirmation, claim ID, uploaded documents, screenshots, and any emails from the administrator.
• Be careful with duplicates: submitting multiple claims for the same person or purchase can delay review or lead to rejection.
• Use support for sensitive claims: survivor settlements and serious injury claims may require personal records or difficult details. Use official support resources, trusted community help, or legal advice where appropriate.

Sources

• Silk Canada and Great Value settlement claim page
• Silk Canada and Great Value settlement documents
• Silk Canada and Great Value Compensation Grid
• Public Health Agency of Canada final outbreak notice
• Eqitas Keurig recyclable K-Cup Pods administrator page
• Consumer Law Group Keurig class action page
• Indian Boarding Homes claim process
• Indian Boarding Homes claim forms
• Indian Boarding Homes FAQ
• Suunto dive computer settlement website
• Eqitas Suunto dive computer administrator page
• Official 23andMe data settlement website
• 23andMe settlement FAQ
• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada 23andMe release
• Daily Hive 23andMe settlement deadline story
• Top Class Actions Canada open settlements index
• Top Class Actions Canada closed settlements index

Legal information note

This article is general information for readers in Canada. It is not legal advice and does not decide whether you are eligible for any settlement. Settlement agreements, court orders, official notices, compensation grids, and claims administrator decisions control eligibility, deadlines, required documents, and payment amounts. If a claim is large, sensitive, disputed, or connected to personal injury or survivor compensation, consider getting legal advice or support before filing.