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File a PCC Claim

The PCC Compensation Plan covers residents of Canadian provinces and territories (inclusive of Quebec) diagnosed with certain tobacco-related diseases between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019.

File a PCC Claim

File a QCAP Claim

The QCAP Administration Plan covers residents of Quebec diagnosed with certain tobacco-related diseases before March 12, 2012.

File a QCAP Claim

Not sure? Take an Eligibility Questionnaire

If you are not sure whether you should file a PCC or QCAP claim, you can complete a quick eligibility questionnaire that will direct you to the appropriate plan where you may be eligible to file a claim.

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Tobacco Claims Canada

This official website provides information about two compensation plans for people in Canada who have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer, Throat Cancer, or Emphysema or COPD (GOLD Grade III or IV) within certain dates after smoking cigarettes sold by three major tobacco companies in Canada — Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., and JTI-Macdonald Corp (the “Tobacco Companies”).

In 2019, the Tobacco Companies sought protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).  On March 6, 2025, Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the CCAA Plans of Arrangement (the “CCAA Plans”) of these Tobacco Companies.  As part of the court-approved resolution, compensation will be provided to individuals across Canada who meet the eligibility criteria under one of two compensation plans.

What are the Compensation Plans?

These compensation plans are:

While the two plans are similar, they each have their own eligibility criteria, deadlines, and claims requirements.

Get Free Help!

Each compensation plan has a dedicated Official Agent to help you with your claim, free of charge:

  • Epiq is the Official Agent for the PCC Compensation Plan (the "PCC Agent"). Click here to contact the PCC Agent.
  • Proactio is the Official Agent for the QCAP Administration Plan (the "QCAP Agent"). Click here to contact the QCAP Agent.

You do NOT need to hire a lawyer to file a claim.

Important Information

Submitting a Claim Form doesn't confirm you will receive compensation. The Claims Administrator will review your Claim Form and supporting documents once submitted to determine your eligibility for compensation.