Common Experience Payment
Note: Application deadline
Applications for the Common Experience Payment (CEP) are no longer being accepted. The deadline to submit late applications was September 19, 2012. Additional information is available on the Indian Residential Schools Settlement - Official Court Web site.
Important update – Mistassini Hostels: Former students who resided at Mistassini Hostels, read important information about the Common Experience Payment.
The Common Experience Payment (CEP) is a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The CEP recognizes the experience of residing at an Indian Residential School and its impacts.
Eligible applicants may receive $10,000 for the first school year (or partial school year) of residence at one or more residential schools, plus an additional $3,000 for each subsequent school year (or partial school year) of residence at one or more residential schools. Eligible recipients will receive a one-time payment of their full CEP entitlement.
Delivered by: Service Canada in partnership with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
Application Deadline Information
Note: Applications for the CEP are no longer being accepted. The deadline to submit late applications was September 19, 2012. Additional information is available at Indian Residential Schools Settlement - Official Court Website.
Information on applications received prior to deadline
- What happens to my application if submitted before September 19, 2012 and was considered incomplete?
- I don't agree with the decision regarding my CEP application. What can I do?
- Howcan I find out the status of my application submitted prior to September 19, 2012?
Information on applications received after deadline
Forms
Financial Information
- What happens if there isn't enough money in the fund?
- Will the Common Experience Payment affect other social benefits or income taxes?
- How will I receive my payment?
Contact Information
- How do I contact Service Canada about the Common Experience Payment?
- How do I find out more about the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement?
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