Request for Reserve Confirmation letters – Action Required
January 23, 2026
As prescribed by the Court, the Administrator has sent letters to some claimants requesting confirmation of the reserve(s) where they lived during Long-Term Drinking Water Advisories. The First Nations affected by this requirement are:
- Clearwater River Dene Nation
- Cold Lake First Nation
- Cowichan Tribes
- Eel Ground First Nation
- Long Plain First Nation
- Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
- Poundmaker Cree Nation
- Saddle Lake First Nation
- Samson Cree First Nation
If you receive a Request for Reserve Confirmation letter:
Please respond as soon as possible. This information is necessary to process your claim and if you do not respond within 45 days of the date on your Request for Reserve Confirmation letter, your claim may be refused.
To respond, check the box or boxes next to the reserve(s) you resided on during the long-term drinking water advisory, and return it by one of the following methods:
- Mail: First Nations Drinking Water Class Action Administrator
PO BOX 160 Stn. Adelaide, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5C 2J2 - Email: firstnationswater@deloitte.ca
- Fax: 647-738-5206
You may also call the Administrator at 1-833-252-4220 to confirm your reserve(s).
Even if you have previously provided this information, additional confirmation is now needed. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us by phone or email.
