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When individuals suffer similar harm from the same source, a class action lawsuit can level the playing field against powerful defendants, right systemic wrongs, and achieve meaningful change. Our firm has a proven track record of leading class actions that hold corporations and governments accountable for the harm they cause and secure compensation for those who have been wronged.
NOTICE: October 27th, 2025
There are important updates applicable to the following class actions:
* Araya v. Canada (Abuse of Black Inmates in Federal Prisons); and
* Philip et al. v. Canada (Illegal Interceptions in Federal Prisons).
If you believe you are a member of one or both of these class actions, please click the link(s) above to view an important update. Important deadlines may apply.
Here’s what we can help with:
Institutional Abuse and Neglect
Representing individuals harmed by systemic misconduct and neglect.
Constitutional Violations
Holding governments accountable for disregarding rights offered to every Canadian by our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Consumer Protection and Product Liability
Advocating for groups misled by unfair business practices or hurt by defective products.
Privacy Breaches
Holding entities accountable for mishandling personal and sensitive information.
What we’re up to
Wesley et al v. His Majesty The King
Abuse of children who survived the Willingdon School / Industrial School for Girls (BC)
This action concerns allegations of systemic abuse and mistreatment of girls incarcerated at what eventually became known as the “Willingdon School for Girls” in British Columbia.
Araya v. Canada (Attorney General)
Abuse of Black Inmates in Federal Prisons (National)
This Class Action seeks damages for Black Federal Inmates who experienced one or more forms of “Abuse” while behind bars.
Thomas v. Canada (Attorney General)
Abuse, Discrimination and Bullying of CAF Members with Mental Health Disorders (National)
This Class Action seeks damages for members of our armed forces who were discriminated against or bullied due to suffering from a mental health disorder.
This action was certified in Federal Court in May 2024, but that decision is currently under appeal.
Philip et al v. Canada (Attorney General)
Illegal Interceptions in Federal Prisons (National)
The Class Action seeks damages for Federal Inmates and members of the public who communicated with Federal Inmates through telephone, mail, fax, and during visits.
Huebner v PR Seniors Housing Management Ltd., D.B.A. Retirement Concepts
Mistreatment and abuse in “Retirement Concepts” long-term care facilities (BC)
This action alleges that seniors living in “Retirement Concepts” long-term care facilities in BC were subjected to mistreatment, neglect, and abuse between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019.
Roberts v. Canada (Attorney General)
Solitary Confinement of Federal Prisoners During COVID-19 (National but excluding QC)
This action alleges that federal inmates were subject to inhumane rights restrictions, a form of “lockdown” amounting to solitary confinement, in which they were confined to their cells for up to 22 hours a day and denied any meaningful human interaction for an extended period of time.
This action was certified in May 2025, but that decision is currently under appeal.
K.S. v. British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Family Development)
Failure to Obtain Benefits for Children and Youth in Care (BC)
This action alleges that the BC Government, the BC Public Guardian and Trustee, and the BC Worker’s Compensation Board deprived children under the guardianship of the Province of certain benefits and compensation that the children were entitled to receive.
B.W. v. Canada (Attorney General)
Abuse of Older Inmates in Federal Prisons (National)
This Class Action seeks damages for Federal Inmates over the age of 50 (“Older Inmates”) who suffered from emotional or physical abuse or were denied access to healthcare while behind bars.
This matter was certified in Federal Court in May 2025, and the Crown’s appeal from that order was dismissed on November 5, 2025.
Heyder v. Canada (Attorney General)
Sexual Abuse and Misconduct against Canadian Armed Forces Members and Department of National Defense Employees (National)
This claim resolved by way of a mediated settlement, with the Crown agreeing to pay up to $900,000,000 to resolve the claims. The claims period for this class action is now closed. More than 23,000 claims for compensation were paid by the Crown.
White v. British Columbia Housing Management Commission dba BC Housing
Class Action for the Residents of the Sanala Kwakwaka’wakw (BC)
This action alleged that an affordable-housing complex for Indigenous families and children in Nanaimo, BC failed to meet basic standards for health and safety. The claims of the Class were resolved in a settlement with BC Housing.
The above is just a snapshot of the actions we’re currently pursuing – not all Avize class actions are listed above. Please contact us for more information about our current class actions, or check back for further updates.
