A Settlement has been approved in the farmed Atlantic Salmon Class Actions
*** THE CLAIM PERIOD IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS ***
File your claim on or before February 7, 2025
A Canada-wide settlement has been approved to settle the Canadian class actions relating to the pricing of farmed Atlantic salmon and its derived products sold in North America.
The Federal Court approved the protocol for the distribution of the net settlement funds. A copy can be found here.
Settlement Class Members who purchased more than CAD $1 million of farmed Atlantic salmon and products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon (“Salmon”) in Canada between April 10, 2013 and February 20, 2019 are eligible to submit a claim.
If you purchased more than CAD$1 million of Salmon in Canada between April 10, 2013 and February 20, 2019, please click here to complete and submit a Claim Form. Claim Forms must be submitted by February 7, 2025.
You may contact Class Counsel at [email protected] or 1-800-461-6166 if you require assistance with completing the Claim Form.
Developments
Federal Court
Settlements and Distribution
A Settlement has been reached with the Defendants totalling CDN$5.25 million.
In accordance with the terms of the Court approved Distribution Protocol, only Settlement Class Members with purchases of at least CAD$1 million of Salmon between April 10, 2013 and February 20, 2019 are eligible to submit a claim.
The claims process is underway. Claim Forms must be submitted by February 7, 2025. Please click here to complete and submit a Claim Form.
Recognizing that not all Settlement Class Members are eligible to submit a claim, a cy-pres distribution in the amount of CAD$250,000 has been made to Food Banks Canada.
Discontinuances
The action was discontinued as against the following defendants:
- Scottish Sea Farms Ltd by Order dated November 2, 2021
- Alsaker AS, Alsaker Fjordbruk AS, and Bremnes Seashore AS by Order dated April 6, 2022
- Nordlaks Holding AS and Nordlaks Oppdrett AS by Order dated November 24, 2022
Quebec Action
On November 30, 2021, the Superior Court of Quebec issued a judgment discontinuing the action against Scottish Sea Farms Ltd.
On April 11, 2024, the Superior court of Quebec issued a judgment discontinuing the action against the remaining Defendants.
British Columbia Action
On February 20, 2024, the Supreme Court of British Columbia discontinued the action against the Defendants.
FAQs
What is a class action?
A class action is a lawsuit that is brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group of people whose claims share common legal and/or factual issues. Class actions provide a cost-effective way for groups of people with common interests to pursue a legal claim.
How do I participate in the class action settlement?
Settlement Class Members who purchased more than CAD $1 million of Salmon in Canada between April 10, 2013 and February 20, 2019 are eligible to submit a claim.
Please click here to complete and submit a Claim Form. Claim Forms must be submitted by February 7, 2025.
Who is affected by the Salmon class action?
You are affected by the class action and are a “member” of the class if you are a person in Canada who purchased farmed Atlantic salmon or products containing or derived from farmed Atlantic salmon purchased or sold in Canada from April 10, 2013 to October 6, 2023.
Can I opt-out of the class action?
The period to opt-out of (exclude yourself from) the action has expired.
What should I do to protect my rights?
To protect your rights, you should:
- If you purchased at least CAD$1 million of Salmon in Canada between April 10, 2013 and February 20, 2019, file a claim before the deadline of February 7, 2025.
I still have a question. Who should I contact?
If you have any other questions, please email: [email protected].
For information in French or to contact our Quebec office, Siskinds, Desmeules, call us at 418-694-2009 or at the toll-free number 1-877-735-3845 or email us at [email protected].
Documents
Federal Court Class action
Settlement
- Notice of Settlement Approval & Claims Process [English] [French]
- Distribution Protocol [English] [French]
- Settlement Agreement [English] [French]
- Settlement and Distribution Protocol Approval Order, dated February 9, 2024 [English only]
- Authorization Form – Related Entity [English] [French]
- Authorization Form – Representative [English] [French]
Discontinuances
- November 2, 2021 Discontinuance Order against Scottish Sea Farms Ltd
- April 6, 2022 Discontinuance Order against Alsaker and Bremnes
- November 24, 2022 Discontinue Order against Nordlaks
Quebec Class action
- Discontinuance judgment against Scottish Sea Farms Ltd. - Superior Court – November 30, 2021 (French Only)
- Notice of discontinuance against Scottish Sea Farms Ltd– December 6, 2021 (French only)
- Discontinuance judgment – April 11, 2024 (French only)
British Columbia action
- Notice of Discontinuance - February 20, 2024 (English only)