Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Scaling tenant rights education and advocacy to advance justice for women and gender-diverse renters
Agreement Number:
13774510
Agreement Value:
$85,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project will support the development and implementation of regional tenant rights workshops and materials in five jurisdictions and will establish regional tenant advocacy cohorts to form a national community focused on gender-responsive tenant protection. The project will formalize partnerships with legal and community organizations and convene roundtables and consultations to discuss emerging issues and make policy recommendations to municipal, provincial and federal housing authorities.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity to build knowledge, awareness and understanding of justice issues
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6A 1B5
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q3-00033
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106736101
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
ATIRA WOMEN'S RESOURCE SOCIETY
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver East
Federal Riding Number:
59036
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.