Notice is generally given after certification. Some of the policy reasons underlying that approach were considered in Hoy v. Medtronic Inc., 2002 BCSC 96 at paras. 16-17. Generally, it is thought to be appropriate that class members know there is litigation that may affect their legal rights, and that there is benefit to the representative plaintiff to have identified and be able to communicate with and gather evidence from interested class members.
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