Class Action Lawsuit

A Class Action lawsuit was filed in the Nova Scotia Supreme Court in August 2018 regarding sexual abuse claims against priests of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. A hearing to determine if the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable and in the best interests of the Class Members is scheduled to take place on November 14, 2022.

To read the long form notice of the Settlement Approval Hearing click here or on the image below.


The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth has also created a document to answer some frequently asked questions about this lawsuit. You can read that here.