Ethan’s family fears losing vital educational support

Ethan Maracle, an eight-year-old boy with severe autism, relies on Jordan's Principle for his education. His family fears losing this support due to a backlog of requests and new restrictions from the Canadian government, which may limit funding for off-reserve education. The government is addressing a backlog of 135,000 unprocessed requests, citing misuse and mislabeling. Recent changes have cut funding for private school-related requests, leaving families like the Maracles worried about the future of their children's education and care. Service providers are also struggling with delayed payments, leading to financial hardship. Many are forced to reduce the number of clients they can support, raising concerns about the impact on First Nations children who depend on these services.