Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Breaking the Silence: Enhancing Legal Support to Address and Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment in Newfoundland and Labrador
Agreement Number:
10287841
Agreement Value:
$1,209,500.00
Agreement Date:
May 8, 2019 - Mar 31, 2024
Description:
This project will provide legal navigation, support, and advice to employees in Newfoundland and Labrador who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Employees will be provided with consultation and support as required, including referrals to community supports and for free legal advice from a lawyer who specializes in the area of sexual harassment. A public legal education and information campaign will also be launched and will include the development of plain language legal information materials on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace. Presentations with employers and employees will also be delivered throughout the province.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C6H6
Reference Number:
119-2024-2025-Q4-00609
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107865743
Additional Information:
Multi-year Project: from 20192020 to 20232024 PROJECT AMENDED - Original Project Amount: $ 1,352,000.00 Approved Date: 2019/05/08 Fiscal Year: 20192020 Quarter: 1 Amendment #1 Amount: $ -142,500.00 Approved Date: 2025/03/27
Amendment Date
Mar 27, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's East
Federal Riding Number:
10006
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: