Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario, Jordan's Principle

Canada. Indigenous Services Canada - Northern Ontario

Site: Ontario Regional Office - Toronto

Service: Jordan's Principle

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Record #: IMP0328

Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	1-855-572-4453, Toll Free - Jordan's Principle Call Centre 24-hour line
TTY Phone	1-866-553-0554
E-Mail	jordansprincipleon-principedejordan@sac-isc.gc.ca
Website	www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396042341/1568396159824

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	A child first and need-based principle (not a program) that ensures First Nation children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government-funded public services Exists as a result of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order Created to resolve financial and jurisdictional disputes between and within provincial and federal governments as to who pays for services provided for First Nation children Department of either government with first contact pays, then is later responsible for jurisdictional reimbursement Funding is provided for a variety of health, social and educational needs and can include: Addiction services Assessments and screenings Educational needs such as school supplies, tutoring services, teaching assistants, specialized school transportation, psycho-educational assessments, assistive technologies and electronics Long-term care for children with specialized needs Medical supplies and equipment Mental health services Mobility aids Services for children in care Services from Elders Specialized hearing aids Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy) Traditional healing services Transportation to appointments Also provides the following services: Engagement and education to community members on Jordan's Principle Support for community resource teams Physical education and sports programs after school, in the evenings and on weekends Assistance to identify children in the community with unmet needs and to identify service gaps
Hours	Call Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served	Ontario
Eligibility	Any child under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence who permanently resides in Canada on or off reserve and meets one of the following criteria: is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act is recognized by their Nation and meets an identified health, education or social need for the purposes of Jordan's Principle is ordinarily resident on reserve
Application	Completed consent form and application required Contact the Jordan's Principle Wrap-Around Lead Coordinator of community with originating request for assistance If request is denied, an Appeal may be sent in as a written request within one year of the date of denial
Languages	English
Fees	None

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	655 Bay St 3rd Fl, Suite 301 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2K4 View Google Map
Mailing Address	655 Bay St Suite 700 Toronto, ON Canada M5G 2K4
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Indigenous Peoples
HCSD Sub Heading	Individual & Family Supports ; Legal Services and Supports
Service Categories	Indigenous Child First Initiatives

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