Ottawa commits $1.55B to Jordan’s Principle – CBC

Feb 26, 2026

New funding aims to provide certainty after questions raised about future of human rights initiative

The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in new funding to ensure First Nations children have equal access to public services over the next year, CBC News has learned.

Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty will make the announcement at a press conference in the House of Commons Thursday afternoon.

In a statement, she said the commitment will reduce uncertainty for First Nations after concerns were raised about the long-term funding of the legal initiative.

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