Frequently asked questions – Neighborhood disturbances La Prairie / Candiac

A class action is a legal proceeding that allows one person to act on behalf of a group of people with identical or similar legal claims. A person called the “class representative” acts on behalf of all members of the class in court. This avoids each member having to file an individual lawsuit: the court handles the case in a single proceeding for all concerned members.

All individuals, including minors, who meet the following criteria are covered by the class action

✔ Youresided between February 12, 2010, and December 31, 2016;
✔ Inone of the following three sectors:

– The "A" sector of the City of Candiac;
OR
– The "P" sector of the City of Candiac;
OR
– The sector known and designated as the Faubourg du Golf de La Prairie.

A parent may therefore file a claim on behalf of their minor child as the legal representative of a Class Member. A claim must then be made for each child residing with the parent.

However, a person who was a minor between February 12, 2010, and December 31, 2016, but who is now of legal age, must complete a form as a Class Member.

It is also possible to file a claim on behalf of a deceased person who resided at a civic address covered by the Settlement agreement.

If you are unsure which situation applies to you, you can contact us at troublesvoisinage@proactio.ca or call 514-470-4731.

To find out if your address is included in the list of civic addresses covered by the Settlement Agreement, click here.

If you cannot find the street where you lived, you are not eligible for compensation under this class action and cannot submit a claim.

Even if you live or lived at one of the addresses included in the list of civic addresses covered by the settlement agreement, you must have lived there between February 12, 2012, and December 31, 2016, to be eligible for compensation.

You must provide proof of residence covering each of the years covered by your claim, for example:

– Deed of purchase and/or sale of the residence;
– Lease;
– Property tax and/or school tax statement;
– Electricity, cable, insurance, telephone, or cell phone bill;
– Notice of payment for the renewal of a driver's license or vehicle registration;
– Driver's license or vehicle registration;
– Pay stubs;
– Provincial or federal tax notices;
– Daycare receipts or statements;
– Any other document proving place and period of residence.

Special case of owners

If you owned a residence located in the areas covered by this class action

– Owner during the period, but having since sold the residence: you can provide only the deed of purchase and the deed of sale for the residence, without having to prove each year of residence;

– Owner still occupying the property: you can provide only the deed of purchase and current proof of residence, without having to prove each year of residence.

If you owned your residence, you are deemed to have resided there.

Complete the online form by July 21, 2026, at the latest.

IMPORTANT: All residents of an eligible address must submit their own claim form.

Therefore, 2 residents = 2 claims.

No claim forms received by mail, fax, or email will be accepted.

Along with your claim form, you will need to send us:

✔ A valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., your health insurance card, driver's license, passport, etc.)
✔ Proof of residence covering each of the years covered by your claim, for example:

– Deed of purchase and/or sale of the residence;
– Lease;
– Property tax and/or school tax statement;
– Electricity, cable, insurance, telephone, or cell phone bill;
– Notice of payment for the renewal of a driver's license or vehicle registration;
– Driver's license or vehicle registration;
– Pay stubs;
– Provincial or federal tax notices;
– Daycare receipts or statements;
– Any other document proving place and period of residence.

Special case of owners

If you owned a residence located in the areas covered by this class action

✔ Owner during the period, but having since sold the residence: you may provide only the deed of purchase and the deed of sale for the residence, without having to prove each year of residence;

✔ Owner still occupying the property: you can provide only the deed of purchase and current proof of residence, without having to prove each year of residence.

For the representative of a member of the group

If you are submitting a claim as a representative of a Class Member, you must also provide proof of your authority to act as a representative of a Class Member:

✔ You are submitting a claim on behalf of a Class Member who is a minor (under 18 years of age):

– Detailed birth certificate;
– Baptismal certificate;
– Court order;
– Any other proof of guardianship.

✔ You are submitting a claim on behalf of a Class Member who is legally incapacitated:

– Power of attorney;
– Court judgment.

✔ You are submitting a claim on behalf of a deceased Class Member:

– Official death certificate and will searches from the Chamber of Notaries and the Barreau du Québec (Québec Bar Association);
AND
– For an estate with a notarized will, a copy of your authority under the will;
OR
– For an estate with a holographic will or a will made before witnesses, a copy of the will and the judgment or notarized deed validating the will;
OR
– For the spouse of a person who died without a will (also known as intestate succession), a copy of the marriage contract or civil union contract containing a testamentary clause (e.g., "To the last surviving spouse of the property...");
OR
– For any other estate without a will, a copy of the judgment recognizing intestate succession.

If you are unable to provide proof of residence for a minor child for the period in question, you may submit a sworn statement (a template is available here).

This statement must establish proof of residence for the minor child and explain why no official document can be provided. It will then serve as substitute proof to confirm that the minor child or children did indeed reside at the address indicated.

Additional documents may be requested to support this sworn statement.

Yes, you will have 15 days from receipt of the notice of rejection or partial rejection to request a review so that your claim can be submitted to the judge for adjudication.

The request for review must include a detailed description of the reasons for your request, as well as any documents you would like to submit to the judge.

The Judge will adjudicate requests for review on the basis of the file unless he or she deems it necessary to hear you or you and/or the defendants request a hearing.

For an example of a request for review, click here.

If you are eligible, your compensation will be calculated based on the area in which you resided and prorated according to the number of days during the years of occupancy from February 12, 2010, to December 31, 2016.

For more details, click here.

Compensation will be paid to Class Members within 30 days of the end of the claim period.

Compensation will therefore be distributed between July 22, 2026, and August 21, 2026.

You will receive an email in advance to notify you.

You can choose between an Interac transfer or a cheque sent by mail when you fill out the claim form.

In its ruling approving the Settlement Agreement, the Superior Court of Quebec concluded that the fees requested by the attorneys are unequivocally fair and reasonable. The Court therefore approved:

1. Extrajudicial fees equivalent to 30% of the amounts recovered, i.e., $660,000.00, plus taxes, and;
2. Reimbursement of their disbursements in the amount of $14,201.47 in disbursements and $44,780.00 in expert fees.

2. Reimbursement of their disbursements in the amounts of $14,201.47 in disbursements and $44,780.00 in expert fees.

If you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact us:

✔ By email: troublesvoisinage@proactio.ca

✔ By phone: 514-470-4731

Our agents are available to answer your calls Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.