Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Prison Law Support Worker
Agreement Number:
14022635
Agreement Value:
$256,965.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 20, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project will provide support, advocacy and legal information to racialized federal and provincial inmates incarcerated within Nova Scotia across criminal, immigration, family and civil law matters. Accessible legal information and assistance will be provided through direct on-site engagement with correctional facilities. Additionally, workshops will be offered to justice professionals on prison law issues and procedures.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to the Canadian justice system
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3S 1B3
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q2-00094
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Legal Supports for Racialized Communities (JPIP)
Amendment Date
0001-01-01T00:00:00
Recipient's Legal Name:
NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION
Federal Riding Name:
Halifax West
Federal Riding Number:
12006
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.
Amendments: