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Federal government pledges $1.55B to Jordan's Principle

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The federal government is pledging $1.55 billion in funding over the next year to Jordan's Principle, a legal rule that ensures First Nations children have equal access to public services without delays caused by jurisdiction disputes between governments, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced at a news conference in Ottawa Thursday. Freelance writer Dani Paradis discusses whether this commitment is a step in the right direction.

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