Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Enhancing Awareness of Housing Rights
Agreement Number:
13775493
Agreement Value:
$55,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project will enhance the awareness and knowledge of housing rights and legal options for low-to-moderate income tenants across Canada. Public legal education workshops will be offered across five cities in four provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and New Brunswick) to help tenants understand the housing issues they are facing. Legal education resources will also be updated to reflect any recent legal changes.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4J 1L2
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q3-00031
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
854081676
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR REFORM NOW (ACORN), CANADA
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto—Danforth
Federal Riding Number:
35110
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.