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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

Source priority
administrator
Confidence level
high