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Title:

Cost-Sharing Agreement- Indigenous Courtwork Program- British Columbia

Agreement Number:

12668796

Agreement Value:

$11,438,245.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

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.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Location:

Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W9J7

Reference Number:

119-2023-2024-Q2-00052

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

This project was approved in a previous quarter and is appearing in this quarter’s report now that the agreement has been signed by the recipient. Multi-year Project: from 20232024 to 20272028

Recipient's Legal Name:

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Federal Riding Name:

Victoria

Federal Riding Number:

59041

Program:

Indigenous Courtwork Program

Program Purpose:

Since 1978, the Department through the ICW Program makes contributions to provincial/territorial governments through bilateral multi-year cost-sharing contribution agreements to support the provision of culturally competent services to Indigenous persons charged with an offence under federal or provincial statute or municipal by-law or otherwise involved in the criminal justice system.