If you were a provincially funded child in the care of a Child and Family Services Agency in Manitoba between 2005 and 2019, your legal rights may be affected. Please read this website carefully.

 

A class proceeding was commenced against the Government of Manitoba in respect of Manitoba’s actions and policies relating to the administration of Children’s Special Allowance Benefits (“CSA Benefits”) for children in the care of Métis Child, Family and Community Services Agency Inc. and Michif Child & Family Services Inc. (the “Métis Agencies”) between January 1, 2005 and March 31, 2019 (the “Lafontaine Class Action”). There are separate but related class proceedings dealing with Manitoba’s actions and policies relating to the administration of CSA Benefits paid for children in the care of Child and Family Services Agencies in Manitoba other than the Métis Agencies over that same period of time (the “Flette/Lavallee Class Actions”). These Actions have now been settled.

 

The Settlement was approved by the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba on September 5 and 6, 2024.

 

This website contains important information about the class action and summarizes your rights and options.

 

For additional information, please read the FAQ or view the Long-Form Notice available here.

 

 

Important Dates and Deadlines:

 

• Object: The deadline to Object was 5:00 p.m. CST on August 26, 2024.
  
  
• Opt Out: The deadline to Opt-Out was 5:00 p.m. CST on August 26, 2024.
  
  
• Settlement Approval Hearing: The Settlement Approval Hearing took place on September 5 and 6, 2024.