Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Agreement Respecting the Provision of Financial Assistance for IRCA
Agreement Number:
12513360
Agreement Value:
$280,101.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will provide funding to Legal Aid BC over four years, to prepare Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) for qualified legal aid clients in the province of BC. IRCAs are pre-sentencing reports that assist courts in considering the effect that racism and other unique circumstances experienced by members of Black, and potentially other racialized communities, have contributed to their contact with the criminal justice system.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Support a fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6C 3A8
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q4-00026
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Amendment to increase funding agreement by $20,000.00
Cost Centres:
Legal Aid - IRCA
Amendment Date
Feb 18, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
LEGAL AID BRITISH COLUMBIA
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Centre
Federal Riding Number:
59034
Program:
Legal Aid
Program Purpose:
The Legal Aid Program supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system
support. It also supports the following departmental key result: Canadians in contact
with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and
accessible justice system.
Amendments: