Important Update Affecting Outstanding and Future Applications

On February 10, 2025, Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) issued an "Operational Bulletin" detailing changes to the procedures for accessing services, products, and supports under the Jordan's Principle intake process.

These updates specify limitations on certain types of requests that will no longer be supported unless they are directly related to a child's specific needs and supported by a professional, such as:

• Construction or renovations to homes Competitive sports and elite training
• International travel (unless for urgent medical reasons)
• Non-medical support such as general travel, clothing, childcare, or furniture
• School-related items not linked to a child's individual education needs
• Automatic administrative fees, or multi-year or unapproved retroactive group expenses

These procedures have changed at both national and regional levels to enhance long-term sustainability, consistency, and transparency. The goal is to ensure equitable access to services for First Nations children by clarifying eligibility, required documentation, and approval processes. In response to growing demand, ISC is also introducing streamlined procedures to improve efficiency and support timely decision-making. (Jordan's Principle Operational Bulletin)

These changes have been affected to all applications submitted waiting assessment and or in the process of decision-making period. If you are awaiting to hear a decision on an application that was submitted by Bimose Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator, we kindly ask you email us to initiate a follow-up.

Please be aware there is still a national back-log with ISC but it would be good practice to follow-up on your request.

For pending applications, email: jordans.principle@bimose.ca.

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1739222520301/1739222546551
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/fra/1739222520301/1739222546551