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.

2025 FC 1132 (Cully v. Canada)

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.

 

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