I am a Witness: Tribunal Timeline & Documents

The Caring Society submits its August 8, 2024, responding written submissions on Canada's cross-motion and in response to the First Nations Leadership Council's factum to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal as part of the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle.

On August 2, 2024, the Tribunal granted the First Nations Leadership Council Interested Party status, with some limitations

Written submissions of Interested Parties the Tribunal responding to Canada's cross-motion and to the FNLC's factum as part of the non-compliance proceedings on Jordan's Principle.

On July 30, 2024, the Tribunal ruled on Canada's confidentiality motion with respect to its March affidavits.

Written submissions of the Interested Party, First Nations Leadership Council, in the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

On July 11, 2024, Canada, AFN, COO and NAN released a Draft Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. 

Letter decision from the Tribunal granting the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) Interested Party status in the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle, with some limitations. 

Letter decision from the Tribunal granting the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) Interested Party status in the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle, with some limitations. 

Letter from First Nations Leadership Council regarding their motion for Interested Party status in the Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion.

With respect to Moushoom et al v The Attorney General of Canada / AFN et al v The Attorney General of Canada, the Federal Court released its decision approving the Claims Process with reasons. 

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) and Canada submit their letters to the Tribunal relating to the First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) motion for interested party status for the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

The Parties, including the Caring Society, AFN, COO and NAN, submit letters to the Tribunal relating to the First Nations Leadership Council Motion for Interested Party status for the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

The Federal Court issues an order approving the proposed claims process for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class as part of the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation. 

The Caring Society files its reply factum to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal as part of the Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion. 

With respect to Moushoom et al v The Attorney General of Canada / AFN et al v The Attorney General of Canada, Canada submits a letter reply to the Caring Society's May 31, 2024 factum, Reply Memorandum of Fact and Law, and Book of Authorities of the Settlement Implementation Committee.

The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) files a motion to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for an order granting the FNLC interested party status. The interested party status for the FNLC is specifically limited to the Caring Society's non-compliance motion regarding Canada’s wilful and chronic failure to adhere to the Tribunal's orders on Jordan's Principle and Canada's cross motion.

The Caring Society's submissions to Federal Court on Removed Class Claims Process. 

Canada's May 24, 2024 factum in response to the Caring Society's non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

Assembly of First Nations' May 17, 2024 factum regarding the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle.

Canada's responses to Caring Society Questions during cross-examination on April 2-3, 2024 for the Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission files its factum for the Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion and COO submits its reply to the Caring Society’s April 19 written submissions and on the non-compliance motion and cross motion. 

The Caring Society's updated positions on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child & Family Services Program to stop the discrimination against First Nations children, youth, and families, and prevent it from happening again. 

The Caring Society's responding motion material on the Class Action Distribution Protocol as well as directions from the Federal Court. 

The Caring Society's April 19, 2024 factum on the Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion. 

The Caring Society writes to the Tribunal with a proposed modification to the schedule to allow for a July or August hearing, following the Tribunal's approval of the request for extension sought by AFN. AFN also provides a written response to the Caring Society's letter. 

Canada has also provided the requested information sought during the cross-examinations of Valerie Gideon and Candice St-Aubin. 

As well, with respect to the compensation claims process, the transcripts of Dianne Corbiere's cross-examination are also included. 

The Caring Society writes to the Tribunal with a proposed modification to the schedule to allow for a July or August hearing, following the Tribunal's approval of the request for extension sought by AFN. AFN also provides a written response to the Caring Society's letter. 

Canada has also provided the requested information sought during the cross-examinations of Valerie Gideon and Candice St-Aubin. 

As well, with respect to the compensation claims process, the transcripts of Dianne Corbiere's cross-examination are also included. 

The Caring Society's letter in response to the Panel's direction for scenario-based planning by the Caring Society and Canada. AFN, COO, and NAN also file a joint submission requesting a case management conference to discuss the Panel's direction. 

The Parties, including the Caring Society, Canada, NAN, COO and CHRC, submit letters to the Tribunal in response to AFN’s request to adjournment motion to amend non-compliance motion on Jordan’s Principle. 

On April 8, the Panel also provided direction to the Parties regarding next steps following Canada's cross-motion in response to the Caring Society's non-compliance motion. The Panel asked the Parties to come up with scenarios/options that demonstrate how, while the complete reform of Joradn's Principle is underway, their requested options/scenarios contribute to effectively eliminating the discrimination against First Nations children, and prevents it from recurring.

On April 5, 2024, the AFN filed a request to adjourn schedule of hearings on the non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

The latest report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, First Nations not affiliated to a First Nations child and family (FNCFS) services agency: Defining a baseline. Please note: this is an interim version pending the completion of a publication version.

Cross-examination of Candice St. Aubin, ISC, on the Caring Society's Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion.

Cross-examination of Valerie Gideon, ISC, on the Caring Society's Jordan's Principle non-compliance motion.

The Caring Society submits to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal the reply affidavits of Cindy Blackstock and Dr. Ryan Giroux following the Caring Society's non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

Indigenous Services Canada's report showing the reported Jordan's Principle backlogs across regions as of March 27, 2024.

The Caring Society submits Intervener Factum to the Supreme Court of Canada in Attorney General of Québec v. Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan.

The Caring Society submits to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal the reply affidavits of Cindy Blackstock and Dr. Ryan Giroux following the Caring Society's non-compliance motion on Jordan's Principle. 

Indigenous Services Canada's report showing the reported Jordan's Principle backlogs across regions as of March 27, 2024.

The Caring Society submits Intervener Factum to the Supreme Court of Canada in Attorney General of Québec v. Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan.