First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan's Principle Settlement

Compensation settlement for First Nations children and families affected by discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program and narrow application of Jordan's Principle. The first claims period opened March 10, 2025 for Removed Child and Removed Child Family classes.

First Nations individuals removed from home between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 2022 while ordinarily resident on reserve or in Yukon, and related family classes, may qualify under phased claim rules.

Provinces covered

Canada-wide, Federal

Court / jurisdiction

Federal Court

Documents you may need

The official form lists the proof required for each claim category.

1. 1

   Open the official claim form

   The first claims period is open for Removed Child and Removed Child Family classes through the official administrator. Adults when the period opened generally have until March 10, 2028 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Minors generally have three years after reaching the age of majority, and a one-year extension may be requested for an approved personal or community-based situation. Other classes open later in phases.
2. 2

   Prepare the listed proof

   Read the official form before starting and gather the receipts, statements, or records it requests.
3. 3

   Submit and save confirmation

   File by March 10, 2028 at 11:59 p.m. PT for the first open classes; later deadline rules apply to minors and save the confirmation number or email from the administrator.

Settlement amount

$23.343B compensation agreement

Individual payout range

Up to $40,000 per eligible Removed Child, with possible additional payments depending on class

Payout summary

Up to $40,000 per eligible Removed Child, with possible additional payments depending on class

Expected payout window

Phased administration