Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Tenants: Expanding Legal Knowledge and Justice for Housing Rights
Agreement Number:
13355516
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 10, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The project would develop and distribute multilingual public legal education and information for tenants in the Regent Park neighbourhood of Toronto. Tenant rights trainings and webinars would be offered. Collaboration with partners and tenants would support the assessment of systemic housing issues and recommendations to the City of Toronto.
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 M5A2B7
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00493
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
747178002RC0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
REGENT PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35108
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.