 Important Updates

 

 

Settlement Approval

A Settlement has been reached between the parties in the GCC lawsuit.

 

On November 20, 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the Settlement Agreement and Class Counsel’s fees.

 

The Notice of Settlement Approval was published on January 26, 2024 to advise Class Members about how to file a claim. Please visit the Documents page of this website to view the Notice of Settlement Approval.

 

Deadline to Submit a Claim

The claims deadline was October 22, 2024. Any claim form submitted after October 22, 2024 will be considered late and will not be accepted.

 

Settlement Payments

Mailing of payment to claimants with approved claims began on December 5, 2025. Delivery times will vary according to location due to standard Canada Post schedules. Please allow 2-3 weeks to receive payment.

 

We encourage you to deposit your payment at your earliest convenience. Cheques will become stale-dated six months from issuance and cannot be reissued.

 

For Claimants who are unable to accept Canadian funds, alternative payment arrangements can be made.

Approved claimants living outside Canada or the United States who have not provided alternate payment details should contact the Administrator as soon as possible.