Fact Sheet: Jordan's Principle - Addressing the Needs of First Nations Children

The Government of Canada's new approach to Jordan's Principle is a child-first approach that addresses in a timely manner the needs of First Nations children living on reserve with a disability or a short-term condition. It ensures all children have access to the health and social services they need, when they need them. The Government of Canada has committed up to $382 million in funding to this proactive response. Work is starting immediately and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada and Health Canada are already applying the broader definition.

Source: Government of Canada News - Health Canada - July 6, 2016 Category: American Health Authors: Health Canada Source Type: news