Jordan’s Principle and First Nations child welfare settlement: compensation and claims

Who is covered by the $23.34 billion First Nations Child and Family Services and Jordan’s Principle settlement, which claim periods are open and who to contact.

Adapted from a guide first written for Quebec readers: passages specific to Quebec were removed. Rules in your province may differ.

Where do claims stand?

• The claims period for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class opened on March 10, 2025.
• The other seven classes open in phases. The official page gives no dates: confirm them with the administrator or the settlement website before you assume a period is open or closed.

Who runs the process?

The process is First Nations-led. The Settlement Implementation Committee, made up of 2 First Nations members and 3 counsel members who represent the classes, oversees the design and implementation of the claims process, assisted by the third-party administrator. The Federal Court appointed Deloitte as administrator. Class members can reach it at 1-833-852-0755.

Steps to follow

1. Work out which class you belong to. The full description of the classes is on the official settlement website that Indigenous Services Canada links to.
2. Check whether the claims period for your class is open.
3. Gather your documents before you start, then follow the process the administrator describes.
4. If in doubt, call the administrator rather than using a website you found by chance: only send personal information to a site you reached from Indigenous Services Canada’s official page.

Health and cultural support

Trauma-informed health and cultural support services are available to people affected by this settlement, regardless of Indigenous status or place of residence in Canada. Details are on the official settlement page.

Long-term reform of the program

Separately, the federal government announced on December 22, 2025 $35.5 billion to 2033-34, then $4.4 billion a year afterward, for a First Nations-led reform of the program. On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal approved the Ontario Final Agreement. Negotiations with First Nations entities toward regional agreements have begun. These items concern program reform, not your individual claim.

Who is covered by this settlement?

First Nations children and families harmed by the discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, and those impacted by the federal government’s narrow definition of Jordan’s Principle.

When did claims open?

The claims period for the Removed Child Class and the Removed Child Family Class opened on March 10, 2025. The other seven classes open in phases, according to Indigenous Services Canada.

Who administers the claims?

The Federal Court appointed Deloitte as third-party administrator. A Settlement Implementation Committee of 2 First Nations members and 3 counsel members representing the classes oversees the claims process design.

Is there a phone number for questions?

Yes: class members can contact the administrator at 1-833-852-0755, according to Indigenous Services Canada.

Sources and limits

Official source read on November 9, 2026: <a href="https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1761307264330/1761307316267" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indigenous Services Canada, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal: Settlement agreement and long-term reform</a>. The page does not give opening dates for the remaining classes: confirm them with the administrator or the official settlement website.

General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-11-09.