Canada has reached the largest financial settlement in its history — a $32.5 billion agreement involving the country’s three major tobacco companies: Imperial Tobacco Canada, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, and JTI-Macdonald. The plan was approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in March 2025, ending more than a quarter century of litigation over the … Read more
Many Canadians have heard about a possible Play Store subscription settlement and are asking whether they qualify for compensation. If you have ever paid for subscriptions through the Google Play Store, here is what these cases are about, how to check whether you were affected, and how to protect yourself from the scams that follow … Read more
By Tyler Bernick — updated July 2026 Settlement scams are rapidly becoming one of the most common types of fraud targeting Canadians in 2026. From fake text messages promising compensation to professional-looking websites offering “easy payouts,” scammers are evolving their tactics to appear more legitimate than ever. Many people fall victim because these scams often … Read more
In recent months, thousands of Canadians have reported receiving messages about settlements, compensation claims, and unexpected payouts. Some of these offers are legitimate — several major Canadian class actions really are paying out in 2026. Many others are carefully crafted scams designed to trick people into sharing sensitive information. Knowing how to tell the difference … Read more
Canadians are being urged to stay alert as a scam continues to circulate across the country, falsely claiming people are eligible for money from a non-existent “milk class-action settlement.” Authorities say this phishing scheme spreads primarily through text messages and is designed to trick people into handing over sensitive personal and financial information. Because Canada … Read more