Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Newcomers: Legal Education and Advocacy for Refugee Tenants
Agreement Number:
13345689
Agreement Value:
$849,667.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project aims to increase awareness and knowledge, as well as enhance access to legal support for refugees, newcomers, and refugee claimants in Canada. The organization will create and translate public legal education and information materials, organize workshops and training sessions, and provide legal advice to ensure clients are fully informed and supported. Additionally, they will conduct research and develop policy recommendations to advocate for changes that improve housing security and protect tenant rights for vulnerable populations.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA H3H1M6
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00544
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
117146177
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE REFUGEE CENTRE
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
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.