Grants and Contributions:
Title:
SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic
Agreement Number:
13374254
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Community Legal Assistance Society will provide legal advice to anyone who has experienced workplace sexual harassment in British Columbia. The service will be delivered by staff lawyers and a roster of private lawyers. Lawyers may assist with reviewing and drafting documents, legal research, procedural and hearing coaching, and settlement negotiation. Lawyers will be trained to advise on BC provincial and federal human rights, employment and labour law, workers compensation, criminal law, and other options. Legal advice may be given in-person, telephone, or video conference.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to legal advice for complainants of workplace sexual harassment.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6E4G1
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00271
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118870724
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Legal Support - Sexual Harassment
Recipient's Legal Name:
COMMUNITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE SOCIETY
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
Program:
Legal Aid
Program Purpose:
The Legal Aid Program supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system
support. It also supports the following departmental key result: Canadians in contact
with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and
accessible justice system.