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Nova Scotia judge approves $32-million settlement for people with disabilities

· A court has approved a class-action settlement:
Nova Scotia will pay up to $32M (potentially up to $34M) to people with disabilities who were denied social benefits for years—up to ~2,600 eligible recipients.
· The judge called the deal “fair and reasonable.” The claim relied on alleged breaches of Charter sections 7 and 15 (life/security and equality).
· After administrative costs and legal fees, about $18M remains for class members; distribution is expected to take around two years.
· Payments will not be counted as income for recipients.
· The story connects to earlier DRC findings of systemic discrimination and to ongoing reforms to community-living supports.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11517171/class-action-settlement-nova-scotia-disabilities
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

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