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Title:

Cost-Sharing Agreement - Indigenous Courtwork Program - New Brunswick

Agreement Number:

13329931

Agreement Value:

$1,504,510.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous Persons (adults and youth) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law, or otherwise involved in the justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally relevant treatment. Services provided by the program include supporting the development of Gladue reports, providing information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and, facilitating communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Increased awareness of rights, obligations and resources by Indigenous people in contact with the justice system.

Location:

Fredericton, New Brunswick, CA E3B1C2

Reference Number:

119-2024-2025-Q4-00432

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
Indigenous Courtwork Program

Recipient's Legal Name:

NEW BRUNSWICK DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL

Federal Riding Name:

Fredericton

Federal Riding Number:

13003

Program:

Indigenous Courtwork Program

Program Purpose:

Since 1978, the Department through the Indigenous Courtwork Program makes contributions to provincial/territorial governments through bilateral multi-year cost-sharing contribution agreements to support the provision of culturally competent services to Indigenous persons charged with an offence under federal or provincial statute or municipal by-law or otherwise involved in the justice system.