The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today:
"When it comes to Jordan's Principle, our top priority and our intention have not changed: making sure First Nations children have access to the products, services and supports that they need.
Since it was first implemented in 2016, requests through Jordan's Principle have grown at an extremely fast pace, most notably in the last few years. There were 614,350 requests approved in 2021-2022, compared to almost 3 million requests approved in 2023-2024, a 367% increase.
That is why the Government of Canada is implementing new ways to process requests to expedite decision-making and address the increased demand.
In light of the increased volume, the Government of Canada has made changes to operating procedures to make sure requests align with the long-term sustainability of Jordan's Principle. These changes provide further clarity and consistency around the services available for First Nations children through Jordan's Principle, as well as the required documentation that is needed when processing requests.
