Caring Society Statement regarding Canada v. Powless
The Caring Society welcomes the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision on Canada v. Powless, upholding the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s orders on Jordan’s Principle.
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.
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.
2016 CHRT 11 / 2016 TCDP 11
Order granting Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) interested party status.
Tribunal Direction Granting COO and Amnesty International Interested Party Status
On September 17, 2009, the Tribunal granted both the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Amnesty International interested party status.
Canada's Memorandum of Fact and Law in Powless v. AGC
On September 12, 2025, Canada filed its memorandum of Fact and Law in Powless v. AGC.
Canada's Memorandum of Fact and Law in Powless v. Attorney General of Canada
On October 2, 2025, Canada filed its responding memorandum of fact and law to the Federal Court of Appeal.
Case Management Conference Call Summary
On October 28, 2025 the Tribunal shared the Case Management Conference Call (CMCC) Meeting summary that took place on October 20, 2025.