Grants and Contributions

The contribution will cover core/operational costs for the organization. The funding will facilitate the leveraging of eligible activities and projects designed to improve access to justice in both official languages.

The contribution will cover core/operational costs for the organization. The funding will facilitate the leveraging of eligible activities and projects designed to improve access to justice in both official languages.

The contribution will cover core/operational costs for the organization. The funding will facilitate the leveraging of eligible activities and projects designed to improve access to justice in both official languages.

The funding will support the operation and expansion of existing Drug Treatment Courts (DTCs) as well as the establishment of new DTCs. This funding will contribute to reduce recidivism rates by supporting eligible offenders in addressing their cycle of problematic substance use and criminal behaviour through the availability of treatment as an alternative to incarceration.

The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous Persons (adults and youth) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law, or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally relevant treatment. These services include information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and, facilitating communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.

Nova Scotia will administer and enforce federal offences under the Contraventions Act in accordance with the provincial offence scheme, ensuring that judicial and extra-judicial services are available in both official languages in proceedings instituted under the Contraventions Act.

The Department of Justice of Quebec will deliver a Family Information Liaison Unit for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Quebec, which will offer a coordinated response to questions from families about their missing and murdered loved ones. By offering complete information in a culturally relevant and safe manner, families will better understand their role in the justice system.

The funding supports a range of measures, such as hiring of bilingual provincial court staff, language training, signage, etc., deemed necessary to ensure that Manitoba can guarantee access to justice services related to federal contraventions in both official languages on behalf of the federal government.

One-year contribution agreement between Canada and Legal Aid British Columbia for the delivery of immigration and refugee legal aid.Legal Aid British Columbia's 2023-2024 allocation from the $55 million in available immigration and refugee legal aid funding is $10,573,379. Budget 2023 announced an additional $43.5 million for immigration and refugee legal aid, which increased 2023-24 base funding from $11.5 million to $55 million. This additional funding is subject to the approval by the Treasury Board of Canada and the appropriation of funds by the Parliament of Canada.

One-year contribution agreement between Canada and the Province of Alberta for the delivery of immigration and refugee legal aid. Alberta's 2023-2024 allocation from the $55 million in available immigration and refugee legal aid funding is $602,201. Budget 2023 announced an additional $43.5 million for immigration and refugee legal aid, which increased 2023-24 base funding from $11.5 million to $55 million. This additional funding is subject to the approval by the Treasury Board of Canada and the appropriation of funds by the Parliament of Canada.