Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Niagara Peninsula Housing Law Project
Agreement Number:
13355281
Agreement Value:
$693,376.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 29, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project will address the intersecting legal needs of poverty affected tenants in the Niagara Peninsula through in-person and online public legal education and the provision of legal advice. The project aims to support marginalized tenants and houseless people, and those who face legal issues involving the Landlord and Tenant Board that may also intersect with the Human Rights Tribunal and/or small claims court.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Welland, Ontario, CA L3B2S6
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00436
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107783367
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
NIAGARA COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINIC
Federal Riding Name:
Niagara Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35066
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.