After the contractor stopped work, there was no accounting of the money.
They told her that, if the family can find a new, reliable contractor, the organization will send someone to come check out the house, possibly leading to new funding. In order to help offset some of the costs they may have to pay for the work themselves, the Jameses’ are holding a GoFundMe fundraiser with a goal of $5,000.SaltWire Network contacted Jordan’s Principle — which operates under the Department of Indigenous Services Canada — on Aug. 24 to ask about what safeguards and enforcement mechanisms they have for such situations.
“ISC then ensures that all the necessary information and documentation is received from the provider.” When the problems started, they found they had basically no recourse, with people in government taking little responsibility. This is mould on the walls and ceiling of a room in the home of Amanda and Derek James. - Logan MacLean