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Tony Merchant, key figure in one of Canada’s largest class-action lawsuits, dies at 81

Prominent lawyer Tony Merchant has died at age 80 after battling cancer, according to his wife, Pana Merchant.
Merchant was known for leading one of Canada's largest class-action lawsuits for former residential school students, resulting in a $1.9-billion settlement, the largest in Canadian history.
His family, including son Evatt Merchant, expressed pride in his work and announced plans for a funeral next week in Regina.

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Tony Merchant, prominent Regina lawyer known for class-action lawsuits, dead at 80

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Tony Merchant, key figure in one of Canada’s largest class-action lawsuits, dies at 81

Tony Merchant, the prominent Regina lawyer who became a key figure in one of Canada’s largest class-action lawsuits, has died. He was 81.

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Canada's 'class-action king,' former Sask. MLA Tony Merchant dies at 81

Tony Merchant's family has confirmed he died on Thanksgiving Monday. A funeral is scheduled for next week.

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Regina lawyer and former Sask. MLA Tony Merchant dead at 81

Merchant’s most notable case ended in 2006, when the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement was finalized. The $1.9 billion settlement is the largest in the history of Canada.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada 17 hours ago on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

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