Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension in a press release Saturday, about 24 hours before a federal election campaign is expected to kick off. The principle is intended to assure that Indigenous children can access government-funded health, social or educational services regardless of where they live and without seeing their cases bogged down in jurisdictional disputes.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa will continue to fund the Jordan's Principle for First Nations kids through 2026.{ai:summary}<p>Ottawa will extend funding for Jordan’s Principle, aimed at supporting First Nations children, through 2026. This announcement comes amid criticism from some Indigenous leaders who claim there are cutbacks in services.</p><p>Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu made the announcement just before the expected start of a federal election campaign. #society</p>

Ottawa funding Jordan's Principle for First Nations children through 2026: minister

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