I am a Witness: Tribunal Timeline & Documents

Assembly of First Nations submissions to the Tribunal regarding compensation and major capital.

The Caring Society provides its written submissions regarding compensation as well as a Notice of Motion for compensation related to Jordan's Principle. 

An affidavit from Spenser Chalmers is also submitted to the CHRT.

The Caring Society's reply to submissions on the definition of a "First Nations child".

This briefing sheet provides a summary of the key elements of Bill C-92 and identifies important considerations for those in leadership, child and family service experts and legislators. There was very little time to prepare this document and thus, it should be regarded as a preliminary draft until further analysis is possible.

For discussion purposes only: Draft First Nations Child and Family Caring Act dated November 5, 2018.

CHRT grants CAP limited interested party status with conditions.

CAP submits a follow-up letter to their letter from January 30, 2019 including their reply to the parties concerning Jordan Principle and the definition of a First Nations child.

The Tribunal issues interim relief orders (2019 CHRT 7) for Jordan's Principle. CHRT states in its orders that non-status First Nations children recognized by their Nation, in urgent situations will be covered under Jordan's Principle until the evidence has been heard regarding the definition of a First Nations. 

Caring Society letter regarding Congress of Aboriginal Peoples intervention in the case on First Nations child welfare in the interest of the question of non-status First Nations children receiving services under Jordan's Principle. 

Chiefs of Ontario respond to Congress of Aboriginal Peoples request to participate in case.