Canada's National Plan
Canada files its national plan to end its discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services (outside of Ontario) with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal pursuant to 2025 CHRT 80.
Supporting Canada's national plan:
Loving Justice National Plan
The Caring Society, with support from the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), filed the Loving Justice National Plan to end Canada’s discrimination in First Nations Child and Family Services (outside of Ontario) with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal pursuant to 2025 CHRT 80.
Along with the Loving Justice National Plan, the Caring Society filed the affidavit of Dr. Cindy Blackstock.
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.
Chief Frost's Affidavit
On November 21, 2025 the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) filed a Notice of Motion seeking Interested Party Status. The Affidavit of Chief Pauline Frost, affirmed on November 20, 2025 serves as documentary evidence.
NCCC's Motion of Notice Seeking Interested Party Status
On November 21, 2025, the National Children's Chiefs Commission (NCCC) filed a notice of motion to the Tribunal seeking 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.