He was placed into the care of the public guardian according to an order under Nunavut's Public Guardianship Act in November last year. Legal aid lawyers quickly filed documents with the court demanding the public guardian secure temporary housing for the man under its care. And the budget approved by the Legislative Assembly for the Office of the Public Guardian does not include such housing costs, the office argued. Jordan's Principle should apply: legal aid lawyerIn documents submitted to the court, Kotierk argues that Jordan's Principle should apply in the man's case. Although the man in Nunavut's public guardianship case is not a child, the same principle applies, Kotierk argued.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2021 09:00 UTC