Residents from dozens of Sask. First Nations qualify for compensation – SaskToday.ca
Lawyers are encouraging residents and band councils from impacted First Nations to apply before the deadline of March 7, 2023.
SASKATCHEWAN – Numerous people who lived on a First Nation in Canada – including Saskatchewan – that had a long-term drinking water advisory for more than a year are eligible to submit a claim for compensation.
The First Nations Drinking Water Settlement provides compensation for both individuals and First Nations Band Councils that were impacted by long-term drinking water advisories that lasted continuously for at least one year between Nov. 20, 1995, and June 20, 2021. The deadline to apply is March 7, 2023.
“We are encouraging individuals to submit a claim for compensation as soon as possible and are offering real support to help them in the process,” said Darian Baskatawang, a lawyer for the class action lawsuit.
