Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program – thecanadianpressnews.ca

Feb 13, 2025

OTTAWA – Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them.

That includes barring funding approvals under Jordan’s Principle for home renovations, sporting events, international travel, non-medical supports or school-related requests unless required to ensure equality with kids who are not First Nations.

The changes come almost a year after the federal government argued before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that requests were being made for a swath of non-urgent things including modelling headshots, gaming consoles, bicycles and a zip line kit.

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