Grants and Contributions:
Title:
BRIDGE: Building Rights Information and Development through Guidance and Education
Agreement Number:
13349579
Agreement Value:
$918,407.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project aims to increase access to justice for newcomers and refugees facing housing discrimination in Toronto. It will achieve this by providing training sessions for settlement and community workers, offering PLEI workshops for newcomer tenants, and partnering with legal professionals to provide legal advice. The organization will also support community agencies in delivering tenant rights workshops and enhance its multilingual tenant support website, making it a central resource hub.
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 M1S5G5
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00256
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
300118
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
CENTRE FOR IMMIGRANT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Federal Riding Name:
Scarborough--Agincourt
Federal Riding Number:
35093
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.