The Federal Court finds the Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle supports for two young children unreasonable and orders ISC to reconsider the request consistent with the Court's reasonings. 

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 Federal Court finds the Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle services for a young child unreasonable and orders the Appeals Secretariat to reconsider the request consistent with the Court's reasonings. 

The Court has specifically concluded that the exclusion of “ameliorative programs” from Jordan’s Principle’s scope is unreasonable and is narrower than what the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found discriminatory in its merits decision and subsequent non-compliance rulings.

Jess Raby's presentation PowerPoint from the May 27, 2025 webinar: Know your rights under Jordan's Principle. Video of webinar on YouTube.

This information sheet offers several avenues you may wish to pursue if you're Jordan's Principle request has been denied or delayed. 

On March 13, 2025, Canada submits the affidavit of Duncan Farthing- Nichol in regards to the Caring Society's notice of Motion.