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Title:

Improving responses to wrongful conviction through stakeholder engagement

Agreement Number:

11137068

Agreement Value:

$360,525.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

Over the course of the three-year project, Innocence Canada will establish a national coalition of organizations and individuals active in addressing the issue of wrongful convictions. The coalition will be led by Innocence Canada as the secretariat. The project will enhance the capacity of legal professionals, academic institutions, Innocence Projects and technical experts to better respond to issues relating to wrongful conviction. Web-based tools will be used to link members and to facilitate the exchange of information. The project will develop capacity among wrongful conviction stakeholders across Canada to engage in public awareness and knowledge-sharing activities. The project will improve the quality of resources that are available to stakeholders and will promote national collaboration on the issue.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5B3V1

Reference Number:

119-2020-2021-Q1-00046

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

855145462

Additional Information:

Multi-year Project: from 20202021 to 20222023

Recipient's Legal Name:

INNOCENCE CANADA

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Fort York

Federal Riding Number:

35101

Program:

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

Program Purpose:

The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program provides resources to facilitate access to justice through various means, including the development of new approaches, the dissemination of law-related information and the testing of pilot projects.