Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Contraventions Act Funding for NL 2023-2028
Agreement Number:
12269221
Agreement Value:
$3,731,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The funding supports a range of measures, such as hiring of bilingual provincial court staff, language training, signage, etc., deemed necessary to ensure that Newfoundland and Labrador can guarantee access to justice services related to federal contraventions in both official languages on behalf of the federal government.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to justice in both official languages for offenders in proceedings instituted under the Contraventions Act.
Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1B4J6
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q2-00008
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Amendment letter to decrease funding commitment by ($149,500.00)
Cost Centres:
Contraventions Act Fund
Amendment Date
Sep 10, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's East
Federal Riding Number:
10006
Program:
Contraventions Act Fund
Program Purpose:
The Contraventions Act Fund provides funding to provinces and territories and municipalities that, on behalf of the federal government, administer federal contraventions through their provincial ticketing schemes.
Amendments: