Canada, COO and NAN Further Amended Joint Notice of Motion
On August 11, 2025, Canada, COO and NAN file a further amended joint notice of motion (version 3) regarding the Ontario Final Agreement.
2025 CHRT 80
On August 20, 2025, the Tribunal released its ruling, 2025 CHRT 80, on the National FNCFS long-term reform.
COO submission to the Tribunal regarding SCO Notice of Motion seeking Interested Party Status
On August 14, 2025, COO filed its submission to the Tribunal regarding the Southern Chiefs Organization's (SCO) July 24, 2025, Notice of Motion seeking Interested Party Status on the long-term reform of FNCFS and the Ontario Final Agreement.
Southern Chiefs Organization Notice of Motion and Submissions To Tribunal
On July 24, 2025, the Southern Chiefs Organization (SCO) filed its Notice of Motion and written submissions to the Tribunal, seeking Interested Party Status on the long-term reform of FNCFS and the Ontario Final Agreement.
Notice of Appeal (Powless v. Canada)
Following the Federal Court's finding that the Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle supports for two young children is unreasonable, Canada has filed a notice of appeal.
Study of Budget Needs and Funding in the Amended Draft Agreement for Long Term Reform of FNCFS Program
EngageFirst Management Consultants analyzed the budget needs and funding available for small First Nations under the Draft Final Settlement Agreement (FSA) for Long Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program. EngageFirst conducted the study between September 2024 and May 2025, gathering information from online research and consultations with five small FNCFS providers, who also contributed data to the study.
Federal Court Decision on Jordan’s Principle: Cully v. Canada Information Sheet
On June 23, 2025, the Federal Court released its decision in Cully v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 1132. The decision is an important step forward in affirming that Jordan’s Principle must be applied broadly and in a manner that respects substantive equality, cultural appropriateness, and the best interests of First Nations children.
The Commission's June 23, 2025, letter submission to the Tribunal regarding the CSSSPNQL and APNQL Interested Party Status
On June 23, 2025, the Commission filed a letter submission to the Tribunal regarding the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (CSSSPNQL) and the Assemblée des Premières Nations Québec-Labrador (APNQL) Interested Party Status Motion.
COO June 16, 2025, submission to the Tribunal regarding AMC and OCOW seeking Interested Party Status
On June 16, 2025, COO filed its submissions to the Tribunal regarding Our Children Our Way Society and Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs joining the proceedings generally.