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Title:

Supporting Victims of Extortion

Agreement Number:

13799534

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This project will support victims and potential victims of extortion in British Columbia lower mainland, particularly in Abbotsford and Surrey within the South Asian community. It will provide four additional victim service and community outreach workers to assist the BC Extortion Task Force and local police. The project also includes developing and translating public resources (webpages, safety planning tools) to improve cultural relevance and accessibility. The goal is to increase victim support capacity and enhance resources over a 16-month period.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6Z 2E6

Reference Number:

119-2025-2026-Q3-00036

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

Cost Centres:
P/T Policy and Programs - Implementation (P/T)

Recipient's Legal Name:

BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION BRANCH

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Centre

Federal Riding Number:

59034

Program:

Victims Fund

Program Purpose:

The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.