Grants and Contributions:
Title:
IRCA Education and Implementation Projects
Agreement Number:
13826298
Agreement Value:
$80,428.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Recipient will develop an Impact of race and culture assessments (IRCAs) Submission Guide to educate defense lawyers on Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs). The IRCA Submission Guide will guide defense lawyers on how to use IRCAs in bail, negotiations, sentencing and parole. Based on the IRCA Submission Guide, the Recipient will also host a one-day in-person training session that will be recorded. In addition, the Recipient will review the outcomes of approximately 50 IRCAs and prepare a report detailing the findings from the research.
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-Q4-00193
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
IRCA - CBJS
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.