This means Impacted First Nations and Individuals impacted by long-term drinking water advisories that lasted for at least one year between November 20, 1995, and June 20, 2021 now have until March 7, 2024 to submit their claim for compensation.

This also means that class members from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory have until March 7, 2024, to submit an Individual or a Representative Claim Form.

Claims submitted before March 7, 2023, will be assessed by the Administrator, and eligible payments will be processed. Claims submitted between March 8, 2023, and March 7, 2024, will be assessed and processed after the end of the extended Claims Period on March 7, 2024.

All claims for Specified Injuries compensation for injuries experienced while complying with drinking water advisories will be assessed and processed after the end of the extended Claims Period on March 7, 2024.

Free support and information are available:

First Nations Drinking Water website, and more specifically, the Interactive Guide
First Nation Drinking Water Facebook page
Administrator toll-free at 1-833-252-4220
Class Counsel toll-free at 1-833-265-7589
Emotional support through Hope for Wellness toll-free at 1-855-242-3310

For local assistance with completing forms, please contact Grant Barberstock at waterclaim@mbq-tmt.org or 613-438-6177.