Manitoba Provincial Jail Segregation Class Action
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Claims openEstimated Payout
$3,000 to $100,000 per claimant
Claim deadline
About this claim
If you were placed in segregation in a Manitoba provincial jail as a youth between 2006 and 2026, or as an adult between 2012 and 2026 for at least 15 days in a row or while Manitoba knew or should have known you had a diagnosed serious mental illness, you may be eligible for $3,000 to a maximum of $100,000 depending on your circumstances. You do not need to live in Manitoba to file a claim. Eligibility is based on meeting the class definition, not on where you live today.
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- Were you an inmate in a Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facility?
- Were you placed in segregation as a youth (under 18) between September 12, 2006 and June 4, 2026, or as an adult between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026 either for 15 or more consecutive days or while suffering from a diagnosed serious mental illness?If your only placements were adult placements before September 12, 2016 without a serious mental illness, or youth placements before September 12, 2012 and you turned 18 on or before that date, you can still file through the Statute Barred Claims Process.
- Were you (or the person you are claiming for) alive as of September 12, 2016?
- Are you still included in this class action, meaning you did not opt out?If you never filed an Opt-Out Form, answer Yes.
Youth Inmates
- Were you placed in segregation in a Manitoba provincial custodial facility while under the age of 18, between September 12, 2006 and June 4, 2026?
- Did you spend at least 6 hours in segregation?
Inmates with a Serious Mental Illness
- Were you placed in segregation in a Manitoba provincial custodial facility for at least 22 hours between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026?
- Were you diagnosed by a medical doctor, before or during your incarceration, with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, PTSD, OCD, or borderline personality disorder?The settlement lists specific qualifying diagnoses defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Was your diagnosis and suffering reported to the Government of Manitoba or its agents before or during your segregation?
Inmates in Prolonged Solitary Confinement
- Were you held in segregation for 15 or more days in a row in a Manitoba provincial custodial facility between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026?
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This class action, known as Gamblin et al. v. Manitoba, claimed that Manitoba improperly placed inmates in segregation (solitary confinement) in its provincial jails and youth custody facilities. The lawsuit said this practice breached the province's duties to inmates, amounted to systemic negligence, and violated inmates' rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Manitoba denies these claims.
On June 4, 2026, the Manitoba Court of King's Bench approved a settlement worth as much as $129 million. People who were segregated as youth between 2006 and 2026, or as adults between 2012 and 2026 for at least 15 consecutive days or while suffering from a serious mental illness, can now claim compensation. Base payments start at $3,000, and additional awards are available for lengthy, repeated placements or specific recorded harms, with total compensation reaching a maximum of $100,000 for youth inmates.
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.
Youth Inmates
For people who were placed in segregation for any length of time in a Manitoba provincial custodial facility while under 18, between September 12, 2006 and June 4, 2026. Placements of 6 or more hours count toward compensation.
Payment: $9,000 maximum Base Payment, plus Serious Harms Awards; $100,000 maximum in total
Proof: No proof needed
Who qualifies
- You were under 18 at the time of the segregation placement
- The placement occurred between September 12, 2006 and June 4, 2026 in a Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facility
- You spent at least 6 hours in segregation
- You were alive as of September 12, 2016
Inmates with a Serious Mental Illness
For people who were placed in segregation between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026 while suffering from a defined serious mental illness diagnosed by a medical doctor, where Manitoba knew or ought to have known about the illness. You will not need to gather medical records yourself; by signing the claim form, you consent to Manitoba sharing your correctional healthcare file with the Administrator to verify your claim.
Payment: $6,000 maximum Base Payment, plus Serious Harms Awards; $91,000 maximum in total
Proof: No proof needed
Who qualifies
- You were segregated for at least 22 hours between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026
- You were diagnosed by a medical doctor, before or during your incarceration, with one of the serious mental illnesses defined in the settlement
- Manitoba knew or ought to have known you suffered from the mental illness
- You were alive as of September 12, 2016
Inmates in Prolonged Solitary Confinement
For people who were held in solitary confinement for 15 or more consecutive days in a Manitoba provincial custodial facility between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026.
Payment: $3,000 maximum Base Payment, plus Serious Harms Awards; $88,000 maximum in total
Proof: No proof needed
Who qualifies
- You were subjected to solitary confinement for 15 or more consecutive days between September 12, 2012 and June 4, 2026
- You were alive as of September 12, 2016
How to Submit Your Claim
- Online claim formhttps://mbsegregation.proactio.ca/en-US/
- Submit by Email[email protected]
- Submit by MailProactio, Class Action - MB Segregation, 140 Grande Allée Est, Bureau 200, Quebec, QC G1R 5P7
- Submit by Phone204-515-2007 or 1-888-329-9698
Claim Administrator
- Proactio
- Toll-Free1-888-329-9698
- Websitehttps://proactio.ca/en/class-action/manitobasegregation
- MailProactio Class Action – MB Segregation 140, Grande Allée Est Bureau 200 Quebec, QC,G1R 5P7
Class Counsel
- Koskie Minsky LLP
- Phone1-866-777-6344
- Email[email protected]
- Websitehttps://kmlaw.ca/cases/manitoba-solitary-confinement-class-action/
Class members can get free help with their claim from the claims administrator listed above.
Settlement Notices
Opting out
The deadline to opt out was and has passed. Opting out is no longer available. Class members who did not opt out remain in the class and are bound by the outcome.
Remind me before this claim closes
Drop in your email and you'll get two reminders before the Manitoba Provincial Jail Segregation Class Action deadline of : one 30 days out, one 7 days out. That's it. No account needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money can I receive?
Eligible class members receive a Base Payment of $9,000 maximum for youth inmates, $6,000 maximum for inmates with a serious mental illness, or $3,000 maximum for prolonged segregation. You may also receive a Serious Harms Award for lengthy repeated placements or specific recorded harms. Total compensation is $100,000 maximum for youth inmates, $91,000 maximum for inmates with a serious mental illness, and $88,000 maximum for prolonged inmates.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
You must submit a fully completed Claim Form to the Claims Administrator by August 24, 2027. If you miss this deadline, you will not receive any money from the settlement. Even if you previously gave information to Class Counsel, another lawyer, or a support agency, you must still submit a Claim Form.
Do I need to provide records or evidence with my claim?
No. Unless the Administrator asks you for specific documents, you do not need to provide any records or evidence with your claim. If you claim based on a mental illness or a specific recorded harm, you sign an authorization on the form allowing Manitoba to share your correctional healthcare file with the Administrator to verify your claim.
What if my segregation placements are statute-barred?
If your only placements were adult placements before September 12, 2016 without a serious mental illness, or youth placements before September 12, 2012 and you turned 18 on or before September 12, 2012, you can still file a Claim Form. The Administrator or Class Counsel will contact you about the Statute Barred Claims Process, which requires medical, legal, or institutional evidence that you were a person under a disability during the relevant period.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do not submit a Claim Form before August 24, 2027, you will not receive any money from the settlement, and you will forever release any lawsuits you may have had against Manitoba about segregation in Manitoba jails. You will not be able to sue Manitoba independently for your experiences in segregation.
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