Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Amplifying Children’s Voices: An Early Resolution Project for Children in Family Law Matters
Agreement Number:
13360695
Agreement Value:
$209,600.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project aims to develop and implement an early resolution model to meaningfully involve children in Family Law Act disputes at the outset. The project will be introduced in two to three registries in British Columbia – Kamloops and/or Kelowna, and Victoria. The registries selected are early resolution registries. The model involves a court directing parties to arrange a meeting between the child and a CYLC lawyer. The lawyer will provide age-appropriate legal information, outlining the child’s rights and options for participation. With the child’s consent, the lawyer will report to the court on the child’s chosen method of involvement. This initiative will be free and accessible to all children, regardless of age.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Improved capacity in the provinces and territories to deliver family justice services
Location:
Burnaby, British Columbia, CA V5B4J8
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00519
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
S0010890
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
CFJ - Projects
Recipient's Legal Name:
SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF BRITISH COLUMBIA (THE)
Federal Riding Name:
Burnaby North--Seymour
Federal Riding Number:
59002
Program:
Canadian Family Justice Fund
Program Purpose:
The Canadian Family Justice Fund is intended to contribute to strengthening the Canadian family justice system through improved access to family justice services.