Manitoba Solitary Confinement
The court has approved a Settlement in a lawsuit about Segregation in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities.
On June 4th, 2026, the King’s Court of Manitoba approved the proposed Settlement reached by the parties providing for up to $129 million. The Court also approved legal fees, disbursements, honorarium, administration expenses and applicable taxes that will be deducted from the Settlement.
The lawsuit alleges Manitoba improperly subjected people to segregation in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities, causing them emotional, physical, and psychological harm.
Criteria
The class includes people who were inmates in Manitoba Provincial Custodial Facilities, and who were subjected to Segregation:
- Between September 12, 2006, and June 4th, 2026 as a Youth; or
- Between September 12, 2012, and June 4th, 2026:
- For at least 15 consecutive days, or
- While suffering from a Serious Mental Illness.
You are not eligible if:
- You previously opted out of the class action.
- You settled similar claims with Manitoba and signed a release.
What does the Settlement provide?
The court has approved the proposed settlement. The proposed settlement provides for a fund of $129 million. Manitoba denies liability but has opted to resolve the class action without a trial.
Eligible class members may receive awards starting at $3,000 (Inmates who were segregated for 15 days or more), $6,000 (Inmates with defined Serious Mental Illnesses) or $9,000 (Youth Inmates) depending on your circumstances.
Class members may be entitled to additional amounts if they were subjected to a prolonged period of Segregation or if they suffered specific, provable harms while segregated. Youth Inmates may be eligible for up to $100,000; SMI Inmates may be eligible for up to $91,000; and Prolonged Inmates may be eligible for up to $88,000.
What are my options at this stage?
All class members who did not opt out can fill in a claim form online at the link here above, or by mail at the address below.
In 2022, this action was certified for those placed in Segregation before May 4, 2022. These class members can no longer opt out of the action. Some class members can still opt out of this action.
- File a Claim
Potential Class Members are encouraged to file a claim between August 24th, 2026, and August 24th, 2027, make sure you have all supporting documents when you file your claim. - Opt Out by October 8th, 2026.
Class members who were subjected to placements in Segregation between February 28, 2026, and June 4th, 2026, may exclude those placements from the class action by opting out by October 8th, 2026.
If you want to opt out, you must submit a complete and signed Opt Out Form at [email protected], or by mail at:
Proactio Class Action – Manitoba Segregation
140, Grande Allée Est Bureau 200
Quebec, QC, G1R 5P7.
What are my options at this stage?
Payment of compensation to approved Claimants will be issued only when all Claims have been processed and approved. No payments are expected before fall of 2027.
The Court has appointed Koskie Minsky LLP from Toronto to represent you and other Class Members as Class Counsel. You will not have to pay any of Class Counsel’s fees or expenses.
Consult our frequently asked questions to find answers to your questions.
Frequently asked questions
If you have any questions related to this class action, please contact us at:
Proactio 204 515-2007 1 888 329-9698 [email protected]If you are sending your opt-out form by mail, please send it to the following address:
Proactio
Class Action – Manitoba Segregation
140, Grande Allée Est Bureau 200
Quebec, QC, G1R 5P7.