Canada's Response to the Caring Society's Motion to Intervene
Canada provides a response to the Caring Society's motion to intervene in the Powless v. Canada case at the Federal Court of Appeal following Canada's appeal of the Federal Court's ruling on the matter.
CHRT Letter Decision Granting FNLC Interested Party Status
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.
Motion of the Proposed Intervener First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
On September 5, 2025, the Caring Society filed a motion to intervene in the Powless v. Canada case before the Federal Court of Appeal.
Canada's August 29, 2025 Letter to the Tribunal regarding 2025 CHRT 80
Pursuant to the Tribunal's direction in 2025 CHRT 80, Canada writes to the Tribunal with "whether it agrees to meet with the National Children’s Chiefs Commission to discuss National FNCFS long-term reform outside Ontario, or whether it will reconsider meeting with the AFN and the Caring Society, on a voluntary basis, for the same purpose."
Notice of Appeal (Powless v. Canada)
Following the Federal Court's finding that the Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle supports for two young children is unreasonable, Canada has filed a notice of appeal.
Caring Society Draft Jordan's Principle Orders Pursuant to 2025 CHRT 6
On July 24, 2025, the Caring Society provided an update to the Tribunal, including draft Jordan's Principle orders pursuant to 2025 CHRT 6.
2025 FC 1227 (Powless v. Canada)
The Federal Court finds the Appeal Decision denying Jordan's Principle supports for two young children unreasonable and orders ISC to reconsider the request consistent with the Court's reasonings.