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Canada modifies Jordan's Principle, limiting funding for non-essential services for First Nations children.
Canada has modified Jordan's Principle, a program aimed at ensuring First Nations children receive necessary care and support.
Changes follow disputes over funding requests, including non-essential items, raising concerns from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.
Ottawa now restricts approvals for home renovations, sporting events, travel, and non-medical supports unless essential for equality with other children.
However, Cindy Blackstock of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society criticizes the changes as not evidence-based and perpetuating stereotypes.
Named after a Manitoba boy who died waiting for health support, the program allows families to apply for urgent funding, with later jurisdictional disputes resolved.
El Canadá modifica el principio de Jordania, limitando la financiación de los servicios no esenciales para los niños de las Primeras Naciones.