Survivors of Ralph Rowe
Claim Process
The claims period for survivors of Ralph Rowe to make a claim for compensation is open. The deadline to make a claim is February 27, 2025.
Individuals who were abused by Ralph Rowe, and have not already received compensation, may be eligible for compensation as a result of a class action settlement. If you think that you may be eligible for compensation, you can submit a claim form now or contact us for more information:
1-888-353-6661 or ralphroweclassaction@kmlaw.ca.
You can access the claim form here. Instructions on how to fill out and submit the form can be found directly on the form itself.
If you would like assistance with making a claim, please contact Class Counsel. As claims can take several weeks to prepare, please do not wait until the deadline to act. Class Counsel will not charge survivors any money for claim assistance.
Background
Koskie Minsky LLP commenced a class action against Ralph Rowe, Scouts Canada and the Anglican Synod of the Diocese of Keewatin on behalf of Indigenous youth who allege they were sexually abused by Ralph Rowe, who was a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada and a Scout leader. A settlement agreement was reached, which has now been approved by the Court. For more information, please see below.
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Latest Developments
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November 30, 2023
The period to make a claim for compensation under the Settlement is now open. The deadline to submit a claim is February 27, 2025. Click here to view the Notice of Class Action Settlement.
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November 30, 2023
The period to make a claim for compensation under the Settlement is now open. Click here to view the Notice of Class Action Settlement.
The only way to receive money from the Settlement is to submit a completed Claim Form and all supporting documentation to the Claims Administrator no later than February 27, 2025. Click here to access the Class Action Settlement Claim Form.
Carefully read the instructions included with this Claim Form. This form can be filled in electronically. Once completed, you can email it and any attachments you want to include to info@ralphroweclassaction.ca.
You can also print the Claim Form, fill it out by hand, and mail it along with any supporting documentation to the Claims Administrator. If you are completing the Claim Form by hand, please print clearly and use blue or black ink. Please print answers and do not write in cursive writing. Send the Original Claim Form to the Claims Administrator at the following address: RCQ Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 3355, London, ON N6A 4K3. All claims will be reviewed and assessed by the Claims Administrator appointed by the Court. All Claim Forms must be postmarked by February 27, 2025.
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November 30, 2023
The Claims Period is now open. To learn more about how to make a claim, please visit: https://www.ralphroweclassaction.ca/
If you are a class member and you have questions about the claims process, we are here to help, please contact us.
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October 30, 2023
We are pleased to share that Justice Warkentin of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the Settlement Agreement in this case following a hearing on October 27, 2023.
Further information regarding the claims process will be posted to this website and to https://www.ralphroweclassaction.ca/ in the coming days and weeks.
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June 22, 2023
We are pleased to advise that we have reached an Agreement in Principle to settle this class action. We believe that this agreement is fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the class members in this important action. We are currently unable to provide full details of the agreement because certain terms remain subject to ongoing negotiations.
The broad contours of the Agreement in Principle are as follows:
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- Direct compensation will be payable to victims;
- The maximum compensation per class member will be $350,000; and,
- The claims process will be trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
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There is a settlement approval hearing currently scheduled for October 27, 2023. As soon as more information and details become available, they will be posted here.
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January 6, 2023
The parties will be returning to mediation in the coming months. We will be seeking agreement to a claims process for Class Members in this case.
In addition, the Court has adjourned the hearing previously scheduled for May 24, 2023. This adjournment was ordered by the Court on its own initiative and was not requested by any party. The new date for the Court hearing is September 19, 2023.
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September 13, 2022
The Court hearing to establish a claims process for Class Members has been rescheduled to May 24, 2023. Once a claims process has been established, Class Members will be able to make claims for compensation.
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August 23, 2022
The Court hearing regarding the claims process has been adjourned. We will update this page as soon as a new hearing date for the motion has been set.
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April 13, 2022
The Plaintiff has asked the Court to make an order establishing the process for Class Members who wish to make claims for compensation within this class action. The Court hearing regarding the claims process has been scheduled for September 21, 2022. Once a claims process has been established, Class Members will be able to make claims for compensation.
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January 17, 2019
The opt-out period has now passed. The litigation timetable is as follows:
Statements of Defence By end of December 2018 Mediation By end of February 2019 Exchange of Documents By end of May 2019 Oral Discoveries By end of August 2019 Plaintiff’s Expert Reports By end of October 2019 Defendants’ Responding Expert Reports By end of January 2020 Plaintiff’s Reply Expert Reports By March 15 2020 Pre-trial May 2020 (or the first mutually available date the Court can provide thereafter) Trial September 2020 (or the first mutually available date the Court can provide thereafter) -
December 19, 2017
The timetable for certification is as follows:
Plaintiff’s certification record: September 15, 2017 Defendants’ responding certification record: December 15, 2017 Plaintiff’s reply certification record, if any: January 30, 2018 Cross-examinations to be completed by: March 16, 2018 Plaintiff’s certification factum: April 16, 2018 Defendants’ responding certification facta: May 14, 2018 Plaintiff’s reply certification factum: May 28, 2018 Hearing of the motion: June 26 and 27, 2018
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November 30, 2023
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Documents
- February 22, 2024 Claim Form - French
- February 22, 2024 Estate Claim Form - French
- January 22, 2024 Estate Claim Form
- January 19, 2024 Final Settlement Agreement
- November 30, 2023 Long Form Notice of Settlement in Class Action
- November 30, 2023 Short Form Notice of Settlement in Class Action
- November 30, 2023 Claim Form
- October 31, 2023 Order
- October 27, 2023 Order (Settlement Approval)
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Contacts
- Toll-Free: 1-866-563-1127
- Email: ralphroweclassaction@kmlaw.ca
- Claims Administrator: info@ralphroweclassaction.ca
