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CAF discrimination settlement was ‘a slap in the face,’ says former soldier

  • The Canadian Armed Forces settlement deals with racial discrimination claims and is worth up to $150 million. Payments range from $5,000 to $35,000, with a claims period opening after April 10, 2025.
  • The court documents suggest that about 45,000 people may be eligible for the CAF settlement regarding experiences of discrimination since April 17, 1985.
  • Rubin Coward criticized the settlement as ‘unfair and inequitable,’ expressing concerns about ongoing racism in the CAF and the adequacy of the compensation.
  • Judge Ann Marie McDonald stated the settlement is ‘fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the class as a whole.
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CAF discrimination settlement was 'a slap in the face,' says former soldier

A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces who has been involved in a discrimination class action for eight years says the settlement isn’t enough to compensate for the trauma he and others experienced.

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Rocky Mountain Outlook broke the news in on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
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