Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Building IRCA Capacity and Raising Awareness
Agreement Number:
13839277
Agreement Value:
$498,400.00
Agreement Date:
Feb 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The project will develop an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA) Assessor Training manual to be used for an IRCA Assessor Micro-credential Course and IRCA Assessor Tutorial Course. The IRCA Assessor Micro-credential Course will be offered in partnership with McGill University’s School of Continuing Studies and include both an English and French cohort. The IRCA Assessor Tutorial Course will be offered in partnership with McGill University’s School of Social Work. Also, the project will provide IRCA awareness events and training sessions for community organizations, justice system professionals and government employees from relevant institutions. Lastly, the project will conduct outreach to jurisdictions and legal aid plans on the availability of IRCA assessors.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Support a fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
Location:
Montréal, Quebec, CA H2Y 2S9
Reference Number:
119-2025-2026-Q4-00337
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
IRCA - CBJS
Recipient's Legal Name:
VIOLA DESMOND JUSTICE INSTITUTE
Federal Riding Name:
Laurier—Sainte-Marie
Federal Riding Number:
24037
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.