The settlement will compensate people living in communities that were subject to a drinking water advisory of at least one year between November 1995 and June 20, 2021. Tataskweyak Chief Doreen Spence said the class-action lawsuit was intended to make the federal government aware of the injustice faced by Indigenous people.
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When can I file a First Nations drinking water settlement claim?
OTTAWA and WINNIPEG, March 7, 2022 – The claims process for individuals and Impacted First Nations in the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement is now open. Impacted First Nations have up to December 2, 2022, to file acceptance.
Are you eligible for a payment from a class action settlement?
If you paid for or received drinking water that originated from WMEL between 2013 and 2016, which may include water distributed by the other water utilities listed above, you may be eligible for a payment from a class action settlement.
What does the settlement agreement mean for First Nations?
With this settlement agreement, we are moving toward clean drinking water in many First Nations. We must recognize this is just the first drop in the bucket, but it gives me hope that in my lifetime we can achieve the goal of clean water for all.”
Can I continue to sue the defendant after a settlement?
This is the only option that allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against any of the Defendants related to the legal claims this settlement resolves. However, you will give up the right to get a payment from this settlement.
