Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Agreement Respecting Criminal Legal Aid 12312307
Agreement Number:
12312307
Agreement Value:
$85,180,563.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
Five-year cost-shared agreement between Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan for the delivery of criminal legal aid. Saskatchewan's five-year allocation for criminal legal aid will be $39,725,650.
Saskatchewan will also receive an additional $3,409,316 in 2023-24 from the $60 million announced in Budget 2022 for criminal legal aid. This additional funding is subject to the approval by the Treasury Board of Canada and the appropriation of funds by the Parliament of Canada.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased capacity of recipients to deliver criminal legal aid services to eligible economically disadvantaged persons.
Location:
Regina, Saskatchewan, CA S4P 4B3
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q1-00003
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:
Amendment to extend the project time frame and Amendment to increase funding agreement by $27,271,892.00
Cost Centres:
Criminal Legal Aid
Amendment Date
May 14, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
GOVERNMENT OF SASKATCHEWAN, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Federal Riding Name:
Regina--Wascana
Federal Riding Number:
47009
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: