Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Legal Education and Resources for Workplace Sexual Harassment in the Skilled Trades
Agreement Number:
13322928
Agreement Value:
$749,979.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 7, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The project will create and disseminate PLEI resources on sexual harassment for those in the skilled trades sector. The project will partner with Unifor to raise awareness of mechanisms for support when experiencing or witnessing sexual harassment at work and analyze Unifor's existing training to ensure appropriate workplace responses to complainants. The project will raise employer awareness of their responsibilities under Canada's legal framework, and conduct research to increase understanding of sexual harassment within the skilled trades sector.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
London, Ontario, CA N6A3K7
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00563
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108162587
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
PLEI Sexual Harassment (JPIP)
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, CENTRE FOR RESEARCH & EDUCATION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Federal Riding Name:
London North Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35052
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.