Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Awareness about Housing Rights among Low-to-Moderate Income Tenants
Agreement Number:
13311592
Agreement Value:
$219,597.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The project will enhance awareness and knowledge of housing rights and legal options when dealing with housing matters for low-to-moderate income tenants. Public legal education workshops and resources will be developed and delivered in six regions across Canada. ACORN will partner will local legal clinics to deliver the workshops and distribute materials.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4J1L2
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q3-00025
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR REFORM NOW (ACORN), CANADA
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto--Danforth
Federal Riding Number:
35109
Program:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
Program Purpose:
The Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system support. The department plays an essential role in ensuring a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system. JPIP’s longterm goal is to contribute to increasing access to the Canadian justice system and strengthening the Canadian legal framework. It supports policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, access to justice, and other emerging justice related issues.