Jordan's Principle

Jordan's Principle is a child-first principle intended to ensure that First Nations children do not experience, delay, denial, or disruption of services that are normally available to all other children. A Members Motion (M-296) endorsing the adoption of Jordan's Principle was unanimously passed in the House of Commons in 2007. One area in which Jordan's Principle applies is in the area of child welfare services.

This page provides information related to the formulation of, background to, and governmental responses to Jordan's Principle.

For a comprehensive catalog of Jordan's Principle related information and documents, visit the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society's webpage. 

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Title Year of Publication
Report
Honouring Jordan's Principle: Obstacles to accessing equitable health and social services for First Nations children with special healthcare needs living in Pinaymootang, Manitoba
Information Sheet
How is Jordan’s Principle related to the Tribunal?
Other
Jordan's Principle Infographic
Report
Jordan’s Principle – Background Information
Report
Jordan’s Principle Advocacy Needed Soon
Information Sheet
Without denial, delay or disruption: Ensuring First Nations children’s access to equivalent services through Jordan’s Principle
Report
Without Denial, Delay, or Disruption: Ensuring First Nations Children’s Access to Equitable Services Through Jordan’s Principle
Journal article
From the House of Commons resolution to Pictou Landing Band Council v. Canada: An update on the implementation of Jordan’s Principle
Other
Outside the Circle – the Status of Jordan’s Principle: Part 1
Other
Outside the Circle – the Status of Jordan’s Principle: Part 2