Nova Scotia Deaf Schools Settlement
Settlement for former students of covered Nova Scotia Deaf schools between 1913 and 1995.
Who it covers
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Status
Claim form required
Payout
Settlement fund Up to $36.2M direct compensation plus $3M collective fund
Claim deadline
Claims close September 21, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on Official settlement website before you file.
What happened
Nova Scotia settlement for former residential, day, and vocational students of covered Deaf schools. The settlement includes direct compensation and a collective fund.
Who can claim
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.
- Provinces covered
- NS
- Court / jurisdiction
- Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Documents you may need
The official form lists the proof required for each claim category.
How to submit your claim
Open the official claim form
Submit through the official Nova Scotia Deaf Schools settlement website.Prepare the listed proof
Read the official form before starting and gather the receipts, statements, or records it requests.Submit and save confirmation
File by September 21, 2026 and save the confirmation number or email from the administrator.
What you can get paid
- 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
- Expected payout window
- After claim review and assessment
Sources and verification
- Canonical source
- Official settlement website
- Source priority
- administrator
- Confidence level
- high
- Last official review
- Last checked August 14, 2026
Other official links
Canooq is not legal advice. The linked source controls the deadline, eligibility rules, and payout amounts.
Questions about this settlement
Does it cost anything to receive settlement money?
No. A court-approved settlement administrator does not charge class members a filing or payment-release fee. The court reviews class counsel fees separately.
What records should I keep after filing?
Save a copy of the submitted form, the confirmation page or email, the claim number, and every supporting file you provided. Keep later administrator emails with those records until the payment arrives or the claim receives a final decision.
Can I update my contact information with the administrator?
Usually, yes. Contact Official settlement website through its official website and keep the confirmation. Canooq cannot update a claim file or member record for you.
Key dates
September 21, 2026
Claim deadline
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