Canada's National Plan
Canada files its national plan to end its discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services (outside of Ontario) with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal pursuant to 2025 CHRT 80.
Supporting Canada's national plan:
Loving Justice National Plan
The Caring Society, with support from the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), filed the Loving Justice National Plan to end Canada’s discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services (outside of Ontario) with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal pursuant to 2025 CHRT 80.
Along with the Loving Justice National Plan, the Caring Society filed the affidavit of Dr. Cindy Blackstock.
2025 FCA 226 (Canada v. Powless)
On December 15, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal issued its orders regarding ISC's Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle supports for two young children, ultimately finding it to be unreasonable. The matter has been remitted back to ISC to reconsider, taking into account the Court's reasonings.
Caring Society Statement regarding OFA Funding
On December 10, 2025, the Caring Society released its statement regarding OFA funding
Canada's November 28, 2025 Update to the Tribunal
On November 28, 2025, Canada filed its monthly update to the Tribunal regarding 2025 CHRT 80.
Information Bulletins from Indigenous Services Canada regarding FNCFS and Jordan’s Principle released without consultation with other Parties to the CHRT complaint - Information Sheet
This information sheet identifies and summarizes documents created and circulated by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) regarding the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) program and Jordan's Principle. The documents were created and released by ISC, noting changes to the FNCFS program and Jordan’s Principle, without discussion or consultation with First Nations or the co-complainants in First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada et al. v. Attorney General of Canada.
Chief Frost's Affidavit
On November 21, 2025 the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) filed a Notice of Motion seeking Interested Party Status. The Affidavit of Chief Pauline Frost, affirmed on November 20, 2025 serves as documentary evidence.
NCCC's Motion of Notice Seeking Interested Party Status
On November 21, 2025, the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) filed a notice of motion to the Tribunal seeking Interested Party Status.