Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Deepening Access to Justice for South Asian Communities
Agreement Number:
14031030
Agreement Value:
$341,400.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 20, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project will provide legal advice and support to South Asian communities across Ontario, particularly in the areas of immigration and family law. Justice navigation services, public legal education and information sessions and updates to existing resources will be made available. The project responds to sustained demand for services in immigration and family law, particularly for individuals facing gender-based violence, language barriers, poverty, precarious immigration status and other barriers to accessing legal support.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M2N 5W9
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q2-00113
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:
SOUTH ASIAN LEGAL CLINIC OF ONTARIO
Federal Riding Name:
Willowdale
Federal Riding Number:
35117
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: