Some more class action comment coming your way! Today we bring you Brown J's dissenting opinion. While he agrees with Cote J on some of the analysis, Brown J dissents and finds there was no "gap" in the settlement. To hear Zach and Karly's thoughts on the case, head on back to Episode 67!

CW: This case involves an individual who was sexually assaulted while attending Residential School. Please take care when listening.

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Link to Decision: https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2019/2019scc20/2019scc20.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAQSlcgdiBDYW5hZGEgMjAxOQAAAAAB&resultIndex=1

Link to Class Action Clinic blog on the decision: https://classactionclinic.com/2020/04/01/beyond-four-corners-settlement-agreements-as-contracts-in-class-actions/

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Episode 69: JW v Canada Part III (Dissent)