On August 21, 2026, Member Marchildon wrote a letter to all parties ordering an expedited fall 2026 process and hearing on Jordan’s Principle interim issues.

On August 8, 2026, Canada's submitted to the Tribunal it's response to the other Parties proposed procedure for addressing outstanding issues under 2025 CHRT 6. 

On July 31, 2026, in a submission to CHRT Chairperson Khurana, Member Marchildon opposed Canada's request for a new three-member panel and asked to continue adjudicating the case, either alone or with two newly appointed members, to preserve continuity and avoid delays. 

On August 7, 2026 parties responded to Canada's request and Member Marchildon's submissions concerning the panel composition.

On July 30, 2026, the Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Caring Society filed a Joint Proposal regarding the outstanding issues related to 2025 CHRT 6 pursuant to the Tribunal's direction at the July 21, 2026, CMCC. 

 This document provides an update on ongoing proceedings at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal pursuant to 2026 CHRT 6, as of July 2026. 

This document outlines the priority concerns, compliance gaps, and remedies to safegaurd First Nations children accessing supports through Jordan's Principle. 

In August 2025, the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy published its final report for its considerations of Jordan's Principle. 

On July 3, 2026 Canada wrote to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal concerning the ongoing legal matters in the First Nations child welfare case, clarification of the Jordan's Principle interim process, and the schedule for reforming the National First Nations Child and Family Services Program.