Partial settlement in class-action lawsuit approved; Stampede's admission, payout to move forward

An Alberta court justice has approved a partial settlement in a class-action lawsuit involving decades-long sexual abuse within The Young Canadians at the Calgary Stampede by an adult supervisor.

The settlement agreement was announced on July 26, pending Justice Alice Woolley's approval, which she gave on Monday.A two-day mediation is set for Dec. 14 and 15 to determine what the dollar amount will be.

"It is a good first step that is in the best interest of the class and is fair and reasonable," Woolley said in court on Monday. Phillip Heerema was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018 for sexually exploitative acts related to six members of the Young Canadians. In a statement to CTV News on July 26, after the settlement agreement was first presented, the Stampede said it takes"full responsibility in the hopes of helping victims to heal."

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