Jordan's Principle Timeline & Documents
Please also check the I am a Witness timeline & documents for additional submissions to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that include Jordan's Principle.
2010
National Chief Shawn Atleo and Cindy Blackstock appear before the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development for study on First Nations child and family services.
Caring Society Executive Director, Cindy Blackstock, PhD, is cross examined in public by Canada on her affidavit opposing Canada’s application at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to derail the tribunal on the “funding is not a service” argument. Students from Elizabeth Wyn Wood Secondary along with other members of the public come to watch.
Federal Government document on Jordan's Principle
2009
Ontario adopts Jordan’s Principle in health and social services.
At the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session, Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, INAC explains narrowing of Jordan's Principle and Enhanced Funding Model at Aboriginal Affairs Committee
The Hon. Brad Duguid expresses the government of Ontario's support for Jordan's Principle at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2009, as well as the province's commitment to ensure its implementation.