Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$6,999,977.00
Mar 4, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Vietnam Initiative for Strengthening Trade (VIST)
7474467 P015491001
The project aims to foster a more inclusive, rules-based trade system in Vietnam by equipping legal institutions and professionals with the tools to shape and implement fair, transparent, and internationally aligned legal frameworks. The project will support Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in strengthening its legal capacity to better engage in international trade and investment. The key activities of the project include: i) Building long-term legal capacity, especially in trade law and free trade agreements (FTAs); ii) Training government officials and legal professionals in negotiation and dispute resolution; iii) Supporting legislative drafting related to FTAs (pending further clarification); iv) Helping Vietnam meet international ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, which are increasingly important for global competitiveness; and v) Improving the skills of Vietnamese lawyers and arbitrators to handle disputes involving foreign investors and government contracts.
$28,600.00
Feb 23, 2026
Not-for-profit organization or charity
French Legal Terminology Training for Lawyers
13720091
The project will help French‑speaking lawyers in Nova Scotia strengthen their skills in French legal terminology and courtroom language. Three in‑person training sessions, delivered by the Centre canadien de français juridique inc. between February and June 2026, will build participants’ confidence to provide legal services in French. This will improve access to justice for francophone communities and support the CBA’s commitment to professional development and equality.
$24,150.00
Apr 14, 2023
Legal Education on Intimate Partner Violence and the HELP Toolkit
12293975
This project will develop and deliver two web-based seminars on the Justice Canada's HELP toolkit (Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for Family Law Legal Advisers) for lawyers and court staff and self-represented litigants and community organization. The webinars and supporting materials will be available for free, delivered live once and then available on-demand on the CBA website.
$24,150.00
Jul 5, 2022
Legal Education on Intimate Partner Violence and the HELP Toolkit
12293975
This project will develop and deliver two web-based seminars on the Justice Canada's HELP toolkit (Identifying and Responding to Family Violence for Family Law Legal Advisers) for lawyers and court staff and self-represented litigants and community organization. The webinars and supporting materials will be available for free, delivered live once and then available on-demand on the CBA website.
$269,000.00
May 1, 2022
Addressing Causes of Indigenous Overrepresentation in the CJS
12096185
Develop new educational resources and a 15-minute online video focusing on the causes of overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and steps that can be taken to ameliorate the situation. An Indigenous Advisory Group will provide feedback on all resources and educational material. The materials and resources will be made available to lawyersand other legal services professionals, hereinafter referred to as the "project."
$2,408,448.00
Mar 14, 2018
Canadian Bar Association - IYIP Internships 2017-2021
7386833 P002594001
$7,499,983.00
Jan 20, 2017
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Supporting Inclusive Resource Development in East Africa
5007063057 P001242001
This project aims to increase sustainable economic growth for communities hosting natural resource development, including women and vulnerable groups, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The project empowers community members and local civil society to advance their rights, and access the benefits of natural resource development through awareness-raising, collaborative community projects and law reform. By training lawyers on advocacy and international best practices related to negotiation, contracts and employment in the natural resource sector, the project helps improve the transparency and accountability of laws and expand the benefits accruing from natural resource development to local communities. The project primarily benefits civil society, lawyers, government representatives and women and men in communities hosting natural resource development in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.