We are in the end phase of the claims process. Below is some up-to-date information about where processes presently stand.
JANUARY 19, 2012 - UPDATE
The Courts (ON, QC and SK) have all approved the following:
The Courts must next confirm their respective approvals in matching written and duly signed Court Orders. Once the 3 Court Orders are issued and delivered to our office, we will immediately begin printing and mailing all cheques.
We will post a special notice on the day that the cheques are mailed. Possibly 2-3 more weeks left.
Cheques will be mailed regular mail, in a letter sized white envelope, to the address that we have on file for each approved claimant.
PRO RATA DISCOUNT TO ENTITLEMENTS:
Due to the high volume and value of claims approved for payment from the fixed settlement trust fund, a pro rata deduction must be applied. Practically speaking, this means that every approved claimant will be paid slightly less than the amount indicated in the Decision Letter. No more than 10% is expected to be ordered deducted from the amount stated in the Decision Letter.
DECISION LETTER: If you successfully filed a claim, you should have received our Decision Letter by regular mail in the period starting in the fall of 2009 and ending in August 2010.
TO DO: You need not do anything further but for advise our office of any change of address, if ever.
TIMING: Please be assured that settlement funds will be paid to approved claimants as soon as is reasonably possible. Court orders are required, no exceptions.Unfortunately, we still cannot guarantee the timing.
We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Maple Leaf Claims Administrator