20.Every representative and every person intending to be ascribed such status may apply in writing for assistance from the Fonds.
However, no legal person established for a private interest, partnership or association or other group not endowed with juridical personality, other than a legal person governed by Part III of the Companies Act (chapter C-38), a cooperative governed by the Cooperatives Act (chapter C-67.2) or an association of employees within the meaning of the Labour Code (chapter C-27), may obtain financial assistance from the Fonds to institute a class action.