Plaintiffs U.T. and M.X. are leading a class action on behalf of Atikamekw women who underwent procedures that impaired their fertility  at the CISSS de Lanaudière (Joliette hospital) without having given their free and informed consent, particularly because of  systemic discrimination.

The class action was certified by the Superior Court of Quebec on August 16. For more information: Quebec judge authorizes class action by Atikamekw women alleging forced sterilizations