Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Cost-Sharing Agreement - Indigenous Courtwork Program - Alberta
Agreement Number:
12668328
Agreement Value:
$12,455,444.00
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5K2E8
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q4-00123
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:
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48014
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.