Title:
Justice and Freedom
Agreement Number:
13691339
Agreement Value:
$312,728.00
Agreement Date:
May 11, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The "Justice and Freedom" Project, initiated by Réseau Femmes du Sud-Ouest de l'Ontario, specifically targets the Francophone minority community, aiming to equip them with the tools to deal with human trafficking. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Francophones in a predominantly Anglophone context, this project aims to break down language and cultural barriers, by providing tailored support and resources. The project is being rolled out in two complementary phases over two years (2026-2028) in the Windsor region of Ontario, a border area identified as vulnerable to human trafficking.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Increased public legal education information in official language minority communities
Location:
Windsor, Ontario, CA N9A 3H8
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q1-00033
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
888450848
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Cost Centres:
OLSF - Pos. Measures
Recipient's Legal Name:
RÉSEAU-FEMMES DU SUD-OUEST DE L'ONTARIO
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor West
Federal Riding Number:
35117
Program:
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund
Program Purpose:
The Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund is designed to provide resources to facilitate access to justice in both official languages through various means, such as the creation of legal and linguistic tools, workshops and training to bilingual lawyers and stakeholders of the justice system, the development of related training material and the provision of public legal education and information. The activities and projects undertaken pursuant to the Support Fund are aligned with the Government commitments of encouraging the participation of all Canadians in linguistic duality, and in supporting official language minority communities.