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Settlement Update
The Claims Period is now open. Claimants have until July 27, 2028 to submit a Claim for compensation.
Source: ihclassaction.ca
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July 2025 Update – Merchant Law Group LLP is pleased to report that the Canada-wide settlement with the federal government regarding the Indian Hospitals Class Action has now been approved by the Federal Court of Canada.
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About This Case
A network of hospitals across the country known as Federal Indian Hospitals were operated by the Government of Canada at various times between 1936 and 1981. During that time, people admitted to these Federal Indian Hospitals experienced harms including psychological, verbal, physical and/or sexual abuse.
On June 24, 2025, the Federal Court approved the Settlement Agreement, which provides compensation to eligible Primary Class Members who suffered harm, including psychological, verbal, physical and/or sexual abuse at a Federal Indian Hospital.
You do not need to have medical records or hospital documents to submit a Claim.
Source: ihclassaction.ca
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Federal Indian Hospitals Class Action
July 2025 Update – Merchant Law Group LLP is pleased to report that the Canada-wide settlement with the federal government regarding the Indian Hospitals Class Action has now been approved by the Federal Court of Canada.
Details about this class action settlement and information about how to apply for individual compensation, should be viewed online at this website:
Source: Merchant Law Group
Who May Be Eligible
If you suffered abuse while admitted to one of 33 Federal Indian Hospitals while it was operated by the Government of Canada, you may be eligible for compensation.
Source: ihclassaction.ca
How to Register
Details about this class action settlement and information about how to apply for individual compensation, should be viewed online at this website: Federal Indian Hospitals Class Action website
Source: Merchant Law Group
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