Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Contraventions Act Fund
Agreement Number:
12268298
Agreement Value:
$5,595,297.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The funding supports a range of measures, such as hiring of bilingual provincial court staff, language training, signage, etc., deemed necessary to ensure that British Columbia can guarantee access to justice services related to federal contraventions in both official
languages on behalf of the federal government.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to justice in both official languages for offenders in proceedings instituted under the Contraventions Act.
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia, CA V8W 9J1
Reference Number:
119-2023-2024-Q4-00305
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Contraventions Act Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE BRITISH COLUMBIA
Federal Riding Name:
Victoria
Federal Riding Number:
59041
Program:
Contraventions Act Fund
Program Purpose:
The Contraventions Act Fund provides funding to provinces and territories and municipalities that, on behalf of the federal government, administer federal contraventions through their provincial ticketing schemes.