No. We have been advised by the CRA that these payments are not considered “income” and therefore are not taxable under the “income tax act.” Please see this letter for more information.
Sixties Scoop Settlement
Emotional and mental health counselling and crisis support is available to Class Members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Hope for Wellness Hotline at 1-855-242-3310 or online at www.hopeforwellness.ca. Counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut on request.