Immediate Changes to Jordan’s Principle
Due to the significant increase in the numbers of requests, Indigenous Services Canada has begun implementing updated procedures for the approval of products, services and supports under Jordan’s Principle.
Funding for the following items will NOT be approved unless this funding is required by substantive equality:
1. Purchase, construction or structural renovations of homes
2. Requests to support sporting events or elite/competitive sport related training, unless they are linked to the specific health, social, or educational needs of the First Nations child.
3. International travel, unless it is related to an exceptional medical need of the First Nations child.
4. Non-medial support such as travel costs, non-medical respite care, childcare, clothing, furniture and vehicles, unless accompanied by a letter of support from a medical professional.
5. School related requests – supports to school boards off-reserve and private schools will be redirected to provincial school boards, or other existing programs.
All requests MUST receive approval prior to funding distribution
Information to include with Requests
Requests need to include appropriate supporting documentation from a health professional, educational professional, Elder or Knowledge keeper.
The letter must clearly indicate how the requested product/service links directly to the child’s unmet needs.
The request for supports/services must clearly show how the child has experienced gaps or delays in accessing government services.
These changes take place immediately and will affect all applications.
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