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Title:

Agreement Respecting Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid

Agreement Number:

13204950

Agreement Value:

$311,200,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028

Description:

Immigration and refugee legal aid contributes to a fair, efficient asylum system. This three-year contribution agreement between Canada and Legal Aid Ontario will support the delivery of immigration and refugee legal aid services in Ontario.

Organization:

Department of Justice Canada

Expected Results:

Increased capacity of recipients to deliver immigration and refugee legal aid services to eligible economically disadvantaged persons.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 2H1

Reference Number:

119-2026-2027-Q2-00008

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

Amendment to extend the project time frame and Amendment to increase funding agreement by $69,000,000.00
Cost Centres:
Immigration & Refugee Legal Aid

Amendment Date

Jul 10, 2026

Recipient's Legal Name:

LEGAL AID ONTARIO

Federal Riding Name:

University--Rosedale

Federal Riding Number:

35110

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:

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