For decades, the Government of Canada discriminated against First Nations children and families in the on-reserve child welfare system and through the improper implementation of Jordan’s Principle, causing deep and lasting harms to individuals and First Nations communities.

The Final Settlement Agreement, which totals more than $23.34 billion, will compensate over 300,000 First Nations children and families impacted by discriminatory policies. While no amount of money can make up for the harms they experienced, the settlement acknowledges the lasting impact of decades of discrimination and aims to support healing for those impacted.

Each of the nine Classes will have its own Claims Period determined by its distribution protocol, which outlines eligibility criteria and the application process. The Claims Process for the first two Classes opened on March 10, 2025.