Jordan River Anderson

Jordan River Anderson

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Jordan River Anderson was a young Indigenous boy from Manitoba whose tragic story led to the creation of Jordan's Principle. Born with multiple disabilities, he spent his entire life in hospital while authorities debated who should pay for the home care he needed. His case highlighted the systemic inequities faced by First Nations children and ultimately resulted in a landmark human rights ruling aimed at ensuring that Indigenous children receive the same healthcare and support services as other Canadian children.

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Jordan’s Principle is named after Jordan River Anderson, a Manitoba boy with multiple disabilities who died in hospital waiting for the province and Ottawa to decide who should pay for health supports.

Ottawa makes sweeping changes to Jordan’s Principle after human-rights tribunal ruling
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-13
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