On September 9, 2026, the Caring Society filed a motion asking the Federal Court to strike or stay Canada’s judicial review application, arguing that the challenge is premature because the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal proceedings remain ongoing and no final decision has yet been made.
On September 9, 2026, the Caring Society, Assembly of First Nations, Chiefs of Ontario, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation filed a Joint Notice of Motion regarding Jordan's Principle compliance and implementation of 2026 CHRT 6 pursuant to the Tribunal's August 21, 2026, direction.
On August 21, 2026, Canada filed a letter to the Tribunal regarding the recomposition of the panel.
On August 24, 2026, Taykwa Tagamou Nation and Chippewas of Georgina Island wrote to the Tribunal with an update regarding the implementation of its Letter-decision on the Joint Motion on the Ontario Final Agreement with reasons to follow, dated March 30, 2026.
On August 21, 2026, Member Marchildon wrote a letter to all parties ordering an expedited fall 2026 process and hearing on Jordan’s Principle interim issues.
On August 18, 2026, the Chairperson of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued a ruling letter dismissing Canada's panel recomposition request in the case regarding First Nations child welfare and Jordan's Principle. Reasons will follow.
On August 14, 2026 Canada submitted it's reply factum to the Tribunal regarding their request for panel recomposition.
On August 8, 2026, Canada's submitted to the Tribunal it's response to the other Parties proposed procedure for addressing outstanding issues under 2025 CHRT 6.
In an email sent to the parties on July 23, 2026, Member Marchildon advised that, following his resignation, Member Lustig did not believe it appropriate to have any further involvement in the case, including reviewing or signing the detailed reasons for the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) decision. Member Marchildon proposed to complete the reasons herself, noting that the OFA had been fully adjudicated and jointly decided by both panel members before the resignation.
On July 31, 2026, in a submission to CHRT Chairperson Khurana, Member Marchildon opposed Canada's request for a new three-member panel and asked to continue adjudicating the case, either alone or with two newly appointed members, to preserve continuity and avoid delays.
On August 7, 2026 parties responded to Canada's request and Member Marchildon's submissions concerning the panel composition.