Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Secure Tenants: Legal advice and support for French-speaking tenants
Agreement Number:
13355882
Agreement Value:
$892,138.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project aims to improve access to justice for French speakers and newcomers in tenancy law. The organization will offer legal advice and support available in French, and will carry out awareness-raising activities and informational workshops to educate tenants on legal issues related to renting.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to the Canadian justice system
Location:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2H2P9
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00203
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
892021775
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
ASSOCIATION DES JURISTES D'EXPRESSION FRANÇAISE DU MANITOBA INC.
Federal Riding Name:
Saint Boniface--Saint Vital
Federal Riding Number:
46009
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.