Ottawa announces $1.55B for Jordan’s Principle – MBC Radio

Mar 4, 2026

The federal government said it will continue to reform Jordan’s Principle as it announced $1.55 billion in funding on Thursday.

Two western Manitoba First Nation chiefs welcomed the funding announcement, but are opposed to the changes introduced in 2025.

The new funding is meant to provide immediate stability for the Jordan’s Principle program, which underwent reform last year after the federal government complained of misuse.

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