I am a Witness: Tribunal Timeline & Documents

The timeline below chronicles the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case on inequitable funding for First Nations child welfare, which the Tribunal ruled amounts to discrimination.

View the pre-Tribunal timeline for a history of First Nations child and family services funding leading up the case.

2021

August 26, 2021

On August 26, 2021, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a letter-decision to clarify and reinforce previous rulings for the purpose of ongoing negotiations and communication between all the parties. The CHRT confirms that funding of buildings and additional capital assets that support the delivery of FNCFS and Jordan's Principle programs and prevention services must be provided to FNCFS agencies, including small agencies and First Nations. This letter-decision serves as a precursor to a larger order accompanied by reasons.

August 6, 2021

The Caring Society writes to Canada regarding concerns of non-compliance with CHRT orders regarding Jordan's Principle.

First Nations Child and Family Caring Society letter to Canada August 6, 2021 re: non-compliance

June 11, 2021

The Attorney General of Quebec submits a reply to the Quebec Court of Appeal.

AGQ Reply - Quebec Court of Appeal June 11, 2021

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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AFN

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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COO

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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Caring Society

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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CHRC

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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NAN

May 12, 2021

AGC v FNCFCSC et al - Memorandums of Fact and Law

Series of 7 Memorandums of Fact and Law:

of the respondent, Canadian Human Rights Commission ("CHRC")
of the respondent, Amnesty International
of the intervener, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples
of the respondent, First Nations Caring Society of Canada ("FNCFCS")
of the respondent, Nishnawbe Aski Nation ("NAN")
of the respondent, Assembly of First Nations ("AFN")
of Interested party, Chiefs of Ontario ("COO")

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Amnesty International