Loss of Jordan's Principle Programs in Canada
First Nations across Canada are facing a significant loss of funding for children's programs due to changes in Jordan's Principle rules by the federal government.
Funding for Jordan's Principle services decreased from $1.72 billion in 2023-24 to $1.64 billion in 2024-25. This change has affected several First Nations, including Onigaming First Nation in northern Ontario.
“Just in the past four years, we’ve had 46 deaths. That’s roughly about 5 per cent of our population overall,”
said Chief Jeff Copenace, highlighting the alarming rate of deaths, including suicides, in his community. Onigaming First Nation has been under a state of emergency since 2024.
- Crisis response teams
- An after-hours safety team that patrolled homes and the community at night to ensure residents, especially children and youth, were safe
Were among the programs that have been impacted by the loss of funding.
Author's summary: First Nations face loss of Jordan's Principle programs.
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