Question Period Note: Sixties Scoop Litigation

• Of the 34,785 claims received, 33,018 have been assessed, 433 require additional information and 1,334 claims are actively being assessed.
• The Federal Court of Canada and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice have released orders allowing for the issuance a final payment of $4,000 to all Eligible Class Members who have received an interim payment of $21,000.
• New approved Eligible Class Members who have not received the interim payment, can expect to receive a total one-time payment of $25,000.

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Reinstating Deadlines
• Due to COVID-19 public health measures, the timelines for survivors to respond to incomplete applications were suspended.
• The claims administrator has reinstated deadlines as of March 2021.
• Resuming with deadlines is an important step toward survivors receiving compensation under the settlement agreement and in moving the process forward.
• The parties are working collaboratively with the claims administrator to ensure the claims process moves forward in an efficient and timely manner.

Métis/ Non-status not included
• The Sixties Scoop is a dark and painful time in our history. We now have a settlement for Status First Nations and Inuit which represents a significant first step in resolving this historic injustice.
• We know that there are other claims that remain unresolved, including those of the Métis and non-status.
• Canada is working with our partners toward a fair and lasting resolution for all survivors.

Petition calls for apology to Sixties Scoop survivors
• Working together to bring a meaningful resolution to its painful legacy is an important step in our journey of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
• This settlement represents a historic milestone in Canada’s efforts to address the harm done by the Sixties Scoop for Status First Nations and Inuit, but it is only the first step.
• We remain committed to listening to those affected by the Sixties Scoop and ensuring they have what need to heal.

Foundation
• The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation – an independent, charitable foundation – was created as part of the Sixties Scoop settlement with direct input from survivors to support them, their families and their communities.
• On November 12, 2020, permanent board members were appointed to guide the Foundation in its work supporting survivors.
Donna Cona
• Recognizing the importance of keeping class members informed about the process, Donna Cona has been appointed by the courts to provide call centre and email support to ensure applicants get accurate and more timely answers to their questions and concerns.
• As a result, the majority of inquiries from survivors are being addressed in real-time by a live agent.
• Donna Cona has responded to all backlogged voice messages received during COVID-19 and is working diligently with the claims administrator to respond to the remaining email enquiries as quickly and efficiently as possible.