Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Empowering Muslim Women: Addressing Gendered Islamophobia and Workplace Sexual Harassment
Agreement Number:
13368408
Agreement Value:
$463,556.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 13, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The proposed project, aims to provide comprehensive legal support and public education to Muslim women in Ontario who face intersectional discrimination in the workplace. The organization will provide legal clinics dedicated to the topic of workplace sexual harassment. A dedicated hotline will be established, providing immediate legal support. The organization will also conduct public legal education sessions to inform Muslim communities about their legal rights.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased access to legal advice for complainants of workplace sexual harassment.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M1T 3V3
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q4-00034
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
796952109
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment letter to decrease funding commitment by ($101,455.00)
Cost Centres:
Legal Support - Sexual Harassment
Amendment Date
Mar 10, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
MUSLIM LEGAL SUPPORT CENTRE
Federal Riding Name:
Scarborough—Agincourt
Federal Riding Number:
35092
Program:
Legal Aid
Program Purpose:
The Legal Aid Program supports the departmental core responsibility of justice system
support. It also supports the following departmental key result: Canadians in contact
with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and
accessible justice system.
Amendments: