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Federal Indian Hospitals Settlement
Settlement for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people admitted to Federal Indian Hospitals operated by Canada between 1936 and 1981.
Full description
Canada-wide settlement for people admitted to Federal Indian Hospitals operated by the Government of Canada between 1936 and 1981. The official settlement site says the claims period is open and compensation depends on the level of harm experienced.
Eligibility summary
Primary class members may qualify if they were admitted to one of the covered Federal Indian Hospitals while it was operated by Canada and suffered compensable harm.
Claim method
Online claim portal or settlement claim form.
Required documents
- The official site says medical records or hospital documents are not required to submit a claim.
Settlement and payout notes
- Settlement amount
- Court-approved settlement, individual compensation by harm level
- Individual payout range
- $10,000 to $200,000
- Payout summary
- $10,000 to $200,000 depending on harm level
Key dates
- Settlement approved
- June 24, 2025
- Claim deadline
- July 27, 2028
Sources and verification
- Canonical source
- Official settlement website
- Source priority
- administrator
- Confidence level
- high