Federal Court Decision on Jordan’s Principle: Cully v. Canada Information Sheet

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First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (2025). Federal Court decision on Jordan’s Principle: Cully v. Canada information sheet. Ottawa (ON): Author.

This information sheet describes a Federal Court ruling that Jordan’s Principle is to be interpreted broadly and liberally, rather than narrowly, ensuing that First Nations children are not denied vital services based on rigid or exclusionary interpretations. It is a significant step forward in holding the federal government accountable to its legal obligations under Jordan's Principle.

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First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (2025). Federal Court decision on Jordan’s Principle: Cully v. Canada information sheet. Ottawa (ON): Author.

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