These are the dates that matter for Class Members.
Key dates in the settlement
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| To be confirmed (within 30 days of the Court’s approval of the Notice) |
Merchant Law sends the Notice by email (or by mail if it has no email address for you). |
| To be confirmed (11:59 pm Vancouver time, two months after the Notice is first published) |
Deadline to make a claim or opt out. |
| March 15, 2027 11:59 pm Vancouver time |
Deadline for objections and comments to be postmarked or received by Class Counsel. |
| March 25, 2027 10:00 am |
Settlement approval hearing, Supreme Court of British Columbia, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver. |
| After approval | If the Court approves the settlement, the settlement funds are distributed to Class Members who made a claim. |
If the Court approves the settlement, no further notice will be sent. Check this website for updates.
Cashing your cheque
Under the proposed Distribution Plan, payments would be made by cheque. Cheques expire six months after they are issued. Please cash yours promptly. If a cheque expires, Class Counsel may reissue it in their discretion, and any reissue costs may be deducted from your payment.