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Title:

Enhancing Supports for Victims and Survivors of Crime in Ontario

Agreement Number:

11729698

Agreement Value:

$3,966,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Ontario will advance victim services and access to justice for victims and witnesses, while giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system in Ontario. Activities will include: an initiative with the Ontario Native Women's Association; an initiative with the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation; the Pikangikum First Nation Community Hub - Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women program; the Ontario Independent Legal Advice program and independent legal representation for victims of sexual violence; training to increase the knowledge of justice personnel about the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and other legislations; and, enhancing access to testimonial aids.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5C1C4

Reference Number:

119-2020-2021-Q4-00153

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Multi-year Project: from 20212022 to 20252026

Recipient's Legal Name:

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS AND VULNERABLE PERSONS DIVISION

Federal Riding Name:

Toronto Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35108

Program:

Victims Fund

Program Purpose:

The Victims Fund provides grants and contributions to support projects and activities that encourage the development of new approaches, promote access to justice, improve the capacity of service providers, foster the establishment of referral networks, and/or increase awareness of services available to victims of crime and their families.