Jordan's Principle is a legal rule ensuring First Nations children receive needed public services without delay or denial due to jurisdictional disputes between governments. Named after Jordan River Anderson, a Manitoba child who died in hospital while governments argued over who should pay for his home care, the principle requires the government first contacted to pay for services immediately, then seek reimbursement from other governments later. Jordan's Principle covers health, education, and social services. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered its full implementation, requiring the federal government to fund services for First Nations children comparable to those available to other Canadian children.