13 November 2026
Class Action Concerning Discriminatory Practices by Sûreté du Québec Officers Against Indigenous Individuals in Val-d’Or
The Superior Court of Québec has authorized the Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre to bring a class action against the Procureur général du Québec concerning certain discriminatory practices by Sûreté du Québec officers against Indigenous individuals in the territory of the Vallée-de-l’Or Regional County Municipality (RCM).
Does this apply to you?
You may be a member of the class action if:
- You are an Indigenous person;
- You have been a victim of sexual assault, physical assault, unlawful confinement, solicitation of sexual favours, excessive use of force in the context of an arrest, or harassment by one or more Sûreté du Québec officers;
- The events took place within the territory of the Vallée-de-l’Or Regional County Municipality (RCM).
You don’t need to fill out a form or take any steps to become a member of the class action.
If the class action is successful or a settlement is reached, further notices will be issued to inform class members of the next steps and, where applicable, the process for obtaining compensation.
Important Notice to Class Members
The notices approved by the Court contain important information about your rights.
Deadline to opt out: January 12, 2027
If you choose to opt out, you will not be eligible to receive compensation through this class action if a favourable judgment is rendered or a settlement is reached.
View the notices:
Need Information or Support?
The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre provides support to individuals who believe they may be members of this class action, as well as those close to them.
The Val-d’Or Indigenous Friendship Centre
1272, 7e Rue
Val-d’Or (Québec) J9P 6W6
Phone: 819 825-6857
Email: actioncollective@caavd.ca
For any questions about the class action, you may also contact the lawyers representing the class members:
Trudel Johnston & Lespérance
750, Côte de la Place d’Armes, bureau 90
Montréal (Québec) H2Y 2X8
Toll-free number: 1 844-588-8385
Email: info@tjl.quebec
› Visit the full class action webpage on the TJL website: Discriminatory practices and abuse of Indigenous people by officers of the Sûreté du Québec in the Vallée-de-l’Or MRC—Trudel Johnston & Lespérance
