11/02/2026
COMPENSATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE SUBJECTED TO SEGREGATION IN MANITOBA CUSTODIAL FACILITIES
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The Southern Chiefs’ Organization is sharing information about a class action lawsuit that is taking place in Manitoba.
The lawsuit alleges that Manitoba improperly subjected people to segregation (also known as solitary confinement) in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities, causing them emotional, physical, and psychological harm.
If you were subjected to segregation, you *may* be eligible for compensation.
Eligible individuals include people who were inmates in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities, and who were subjected to segregation:
- Between September 12, 2006, and June 4, 2026, as a youth; or
- Between September 12, 2012, and June 4, 2026, for at least 15 consecutive days OR while suffering from a serious mental illness.
Check your eligibility and apply for compensation at: https://proactio.ca/en/class-action/manitobasegregation/
Submit claims by Tuesday, August 24, 2027.
Koskie Minsky LLP in Toronto will be representing the claimants. You can find more information about the law firm here: https://kmlaw.ca/