Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Navigating Legal Rights: A Community Advocacy Initiative
Agreement Number:
13346625
Agreement Value:
$125,000.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 24, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Description:
The project seeks to enhance access to legal support by establishing a free legal clinic for tenants in the Davenport West community. This clinic will empower tenants with the knowledge to navigate tenancy issues, including lease agreements, eviction processes, and tenants' rights. Additionally, the organization will strengthen its capacity by providing specialized housing law training to advocacy staff.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to the Canadian justice system
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6H4E1
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00546
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119192763RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE STOP COMMUNITY FOOD CENTRE
Federal Riding Name:
Davenport
Federal Riding Number:
35018
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.