Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Ukrainian Refugee Legal Relief Initiative
Agreement Number:
12308790
Agreement Value:
$475,788.00
Agreement Date:
May 9, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
This project will support Ukrainian nationals that are directly affected by the armed conflict and seeking refuge in Canada. Pro Bono Ontario will set up a free hotline that is accessible nationally to provide legal information, summary legal advice and referrals to pro bono lawyers for individuals requiring assistance with sponsorship, refugee claims and work permit questions. Furthermore, Pro Bono Ontario will develop knowledge resources for project staff and volunteers, create a multi-lingual information webpage, coordinate with the existing provincial pro bono organizations across Canada to facilitate referrals, and conduct community outreach with groups engaged in refugee sponsorship and settlement work.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4P2Y3
Reference Number:
119-2022-2023-Q1-00020
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877524512
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20222023 to 20242025
Recipient's Legal Name:
PRO BONO ONTARIO
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto--St. Paul's
Federal Riding Number:
35090
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.