Title:
Ukrainian Refugee Legal Relief Initiative
Agreement Number:
12308790
Agreement Value:
$563,018.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project will support Ukrainian nationals that are directly affected by the armed conflict and seeking refuge in Canada. Pro Bono Ontario will set up a free hotline that is accessible nationally to provide legal information, summary legal advice and referrals to pro bono lawyers for individuals requiring assistance with sponsorship, refugee claims and work permit questions. Furthermore, Pro Bono Ontario will develop knowledge resources for project staff and volunteers, create a multi-lingual information webpage, coordinate with the existing provincial pro bono organizations across Canada to facilitate referrals, and conduct community outreach with groups engaged in refugee sponsorship and settlement work.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity to build knowledge, awareness and understanding of justice issues
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4T1Z2
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00134
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
877524512
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment to extend the project time frame and Amendment to increase funding agreement by $87,230.00
Cost Centres:
Justice Partnership and Innovation Program - General
Amendment Date
Feb 28, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
PRO BONO ONTARIO
Federal Riding Name:
Toronto--St. Paul's
Federal Riding Number:
35090
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.