Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Tenant-Led Vacancy Control Policy Education, Research, and Monitoring
Agreement Number:
13357085
Agreement Value:
$153,700.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project will support tenants living in single room occupancy hotels to increase their knowledge of their rights and build their capacity to advocate for the enforcement of city bylaws and for improved living conditions and stability. Community based research will also be undertaken on housing justice and the application of vacancy control bylaws.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Canadians have an increased awareness and knowledge of the justice system including their rights and obligations
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6A1X5
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00292
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
Tenant Protection Fund
Recipient's Legal Name:
DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE SRO COLLABORATIVE SOCIETY
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver East
Federal Riding Number:
59035
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.