August 13 , 2007 - MESSAGE FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE
On June 8, 2007, the Courts released their decisions approving the settlement with the federal government for persons infected with HCV from the blood system prior to 1986 and after July 1, 1990.
The federal government will pay $962 million for compensation plus $57.3 million for costs and administration of its settlement with people infected with HCV prior to 1986 and after July 1, 1990.
There will be no negative effect on 1986-1990 Class Members’ current benefits or future entitlements as a result of the new settlement.
On August 9, 2007, the website of the administrator for the Pre 1986/Post- 1990 settlement became operative. For further information on that settlement visit: www.pre86post90settlement.ca.
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In this Web site, you will find important
information on key aspects of the Hepatitis C (HCV)
January 1, 1986-July 1, 1990 Class Actions Settlement.
Please note that the settlement is for the benefit of
two main groups:
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Persons who were infected with HCV
for the first time through blood transfusions during
the period of January 1, 1986 to July 1, 1990,
and certain members of their families;
and
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Persons with certain congenital
clotting deficiencies (hemophilia) or Thalassemia
Major who contracted HCV and received Blood and
blood products in Canada during the period of January
1, 1986 to July 1, 1990, and certain members
of their families.
Please read the information on this Web site
very carefully. This will help you to determine
whether you are eligible or not for compensation
as a member of one of the two groups identified above. Once you have read and reviewed the information
contained in this Web site, you can contact
the Administrator if you have any questions or comments.
To do so, you may send an email or call us toll-free, at 1-877-434-0944.
Our business hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.
Important notice!
Any person who submits a statement of claim to the Administrator containing intentionally inaccurate and/or false information in order to obtain undue benefits under the Agreement is liable to criminal and/or civil action. |
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