British Columbia Correctional Centre Separate Confinement and Segregation Class Action
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Status
Claims openEstimated Payout
Up to $91,000 per class member
Claim deadline
(83 days left)
About this claim
If you were held in separate confinement or segregation in a British Columbia correctional centre between April 18, 2005 and October 22, 2025, either for 15 or more days in a row or while living with a mental illness while B.C. Corrections knew or should have known you had a diagnosed mental illness, you may be eligible for a cash payment of up to $91,000. You do not need to live in British Columbia to file a claim. Eligibility is based on meeting the class definition, not on where you live today.
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The checker asks these questions. Use the Check Eligibility button to answer them and see a result.
- Were you placed in separate confinement or segregation in a British Columbia correctional centre?
- Did the placement happen between April 18, 2005 and October 22, 2025?
- Were you held for 15 or more consecutive days, or placed there when B.C. Corrections knew or ought to have known you suffered from a mental illness?You qualify if either situation applies to you.
- Did you remain in the lawsuit (did not opt out)?If you never filed an Opt-Out Form, answer Yes.
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This class action, known as North v. British Columbia, claims that the Province of British Columbia improperly placed inmates in separate confinement and segregation in provincial correctional centres. The lawsuit argues this treatment breached the province's duties, amounted to systemic negligence, and violated inmates' rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. British Columbia denies these claims.
On October 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of British Columbia approved a settlement worth up to $60 million. Eligible class members who submit a claim form can receive payments from a Common Experience Fund and a Serious Harms Fund, with individual awards of up to $91,000 depending on their circumstances. Class members must submit a claim form before January 11, 2027 to receive any money.
Claim types
This case covers more than one type of claim. Each has its own payment, proof requirements, and eligibility. Review the type that applies to you.
Common Experience Payment
A flat payment for all eligible class members based on whether they are a Prolonged Class Member or an SMI Class Member. Everyone in the same group receives the same amount.
Payment: Up to $3,000 for Prolonged Class Members; up to $6,000 for SMI Class Members
Proof: No proof needed
Who qualifies
- Placed in separate confinement or segregation in a B.C. correctional centre between April 18, 2005 and October 22, 2025
- Either spent 15 or more consecutive days in separate confinement/segregation (Prolonged), or B.C. Corrections knew or ought to have known you suffered from a mental illness (SMI)
Serious Harms Award
An additional award, on top of the Common Experience Payment, for class members who experienced lengthy and repeated placements or suffered specific recorded harms such as a new mental illness diagnosis, self-harm, a suicide attempt, or transfer to a mental health facility.
Payment: Calculated by a compensation chart; no more than $85,000
Proof: No proof needed
Who qualifies
- Is a Prolonged Class Member or an SMI Class Member
- Experienced lengthy and repeated placements alone in segregation/separate confinement, or suffered one or more specific and recorded harms described in the settlement chart
How to Submit Your Claim
- Submit Onlinehttps://bcsegregation.proactio.ca
- Submit by Email[email protected]
- Submit by MailProactio, Class Action - BC Segregation, 140, Grande Allee Est Bureau 200, Quebec, QC G1R 5P7
Claim Administrator
- Proactio
- Phone1-877-916-1122
- Websitehttps://proactio.ca/en/class-action/british-columbia-solitary-confinement/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23543513952&gbraid=0AAAABCqTZf4A6eWzxm36YnlF6FCR3rbIw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4JbTBhCoARIsALWUaBvvHC3WU-o886Efi-o3RLLk_Bf5rOtYx6HSnaV9OG0bpUkIxaWU5sUaAhpcEALw_wcB
- Email[email protected]
Settlement Notices
Remind me before this claim closes
Drop in your email and you'll get two reminders before the British Columbia Correctional Centre Separate Confinement and Segregation Class Action deadline of : one 30 days out, one 7 days out. That's it. No account needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim?
You must submit a fully completed claim form to the Administrator before January 11, 2027. If you file by mail, the Canada Post postmark date is treated as the submission date.
How much money can I receive?
Eligible class members may receive up to $91,000 depending on their circumstances. This can include a Common Experience Payment (up to $3,000 for Prolonged Class Members or up to $6,000 for SMI Class Members) plus a Serious Harms Award of up to $85,000, calculated using the settlement's compensation chart.
How do I file a claim?
You can complete the claim form online at https://bcsegregation.proactio.ca, or request a paper or digital copy by phone at 1-877-916-1122, by email at [email protected], by mail, from your living unit if incarcerated in a B.C. jail, or from your Probation and Parole Office. Class Counsel can help you complete the form.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do not submit a claim form before January 11, 2027, you will not receive any money from the settlement, and you will release your right to sue British Columbia over separate confinement and segregation between April 18, 2005 and October 22, 2025.
Can I still opt out of the lawsuit?
No. Only people placed in separate confinement or segregation between July 19 and October 22, 2025 could have opted out by submitting an Opt-Out Form by February 24, 2026.
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