First Nations Drinking Water Class Action

There are 17 First Nation communities in Manitoba that can claim compensation from the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement. However, if you come from one of those communities, you have until March 7th, 2024 to apply.

There is a Government of Canada website called Drinking water litigation at this link. The page was updated January 10, 2024.

There is a government sanctioned/appointed administrator, that has been entrusted to administer this claim at this link can be found at the bottom of the government website. The administrator’s website is called First Nations Drinking Water Settlement.

There is a link on the Administrator’s website called Impacted First Nations List, to help you determine if your community is one of those communities affected.

There are 347 First Nation communities in Canada that have been identified as qualifying for this settlement. Most are in BC with 143 followed with Ontario with 74 eligible Class Action members. All Canadian provinces have qualifying communities.

This claim affects both First Nations communities and individuals. There is one year period to be living in your community during the qualifying time period.