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Nova Scotia Deaf Schools Settlement
Settlement for former students of covered Nova Scotia Deaf schools between 1913 and 1995.
Full description
Nova Scotia settlement for former residential, day, and vocational students of covered Deaf schools. The settlement includes direct compensation and a collective fund.
Eligibility summary
Former students of Halifax School for the Deaf or Interprovincial School for Education of the Deaf in Amherst, attended from 1913 to 1995, may qualify.
Claim method
Submit through the official Nova Scotia Deaf Schools settlement website.
Required documents
Check the official source. Required documents depend on claim category and administrator review.
Settlement and payout notes
- Settlement amount
- Up to $36.2M direct compensation plus $3M collective fund
- Individual payout range
- Systemic harm payment plus assessment levels around $90,000 to $150,000 depending on harm
- Payout summary
- Up to $36.2M direct compensation plus $3M collective fund; individual assessment levels may reach $150,000
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- September 21, 2026
Sources and verification
- Canonical source
- Official settlement website
- Source priority
- administrator
- Confidence level
- high