Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
This settlement is for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces who experienced racial discrimination or harassment during their service. Eligible class members can receive a Common Experience Payment of $5,000 CAD, with additional payments of $10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 CAD possible based on the severity and duration of their experiences.
Who qualifies
- Between April 17, 1985 and January 10, 2025.
“All persons who are or have been enrolled as CAF Members at any time from April 17, 1985, and for any duration up to and including the Approval Date, and who assert that they have been subjected to Racial Discrimination and/or Racial Harassment.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by October 15, 2026. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Federal Court, run by Deloitte. The official site is classaction.deloitte.ca. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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