Individuals with disabilities who were on the Nova Scotia Disability Support Program waitlist or placed in institutions can claim compensation from a $34 million fund.
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Individuals with disabilities who were on the Nova Scotia Disability Support Program waitlist or placed in institutions can claim compensation from a $34 million fund.
Am I Eligible?
People with disabilities who were on the Nova Scotia Disability Support Program waitlist, or placed in an institution, nursing home, or hospital between April 1, 1998 and August 20, 2025, and who were alive on May 4, 2022. Approved by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court on November 12, 2025.
Key Settlement Facts
| Status: | Open |
| Potential Payout: | Individuals with disabilities who were on the Nova Scotia Disability Support Program waitlist or placed in institutions can claim compensation from a $34 million fund. |
| Settlement Fund: | $34M |
| Proof Required: | Some proof, depending on claim level |
| Claim Deadline: | 2027-03-17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get?
Individuals with disabilities who were on the Nova Scotia Disability Support Program waitlist or placed in institutions can claim compensation from a $34 million fund.
What is the claim deadline?
2027-03-17
Do I need proof?
Some proof, depending on claim level
Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?
No. Court forms are designed to be submitted directly by individuals without legal representation.