Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Housing Access and Benefits in Transformative Spaces
Agreement Number:
13356864
Agreement Value:
$482,245.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The project will increase tenants’ access to justice in the Yukon by developing legal education resources, advocacy support, and developing recommendations for addressing systemic housing issues. The focus of the project will be addressing tenant advocacy and housing justice issues from a Northern perspective. Tenant legal education and advocacy tools will be developed and made accessible on an online hub. An awareness campaign will be launched, focused on tenant rights and housing issues. Research and input from tenants will support final policy recommendations to address systemic housing issues.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations.
Location:
Whitehorse, Yukon, CA Y1A1Y9
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00602
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
700111
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
YUKON STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL
Federal Riding Name:
Yukon
Federal Riding Number:
60001
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.