Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs)
Agreement Number:
IRCAs 2026-2031
Agreement Value:
$16,260,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments (IRCAs) are reports that assist courts in considering the effects that racism and other unique circumstances experienced by Black persons and other racialized minorities have contributed to their contact with the criminal justice system. The provision of funding to legal aid plans and jurisdiction(s), over five years, is for the reimbursement of eligible expenses in the preparation of IRCAs to eligible legal aid clients and related training activities.
Organization:
Department of Justice Canada
Expected Results:
Support a fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1A 0H8
Reference Number:
119-2026-2027-Q1-00039
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:
Seven beneficiaries in total
Recipient's Legal Name:
BATCH REPORT IMPACT OF RACE AND CULTURE ASSESSMENTS (IRCAs)
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa-Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35075
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.
Coverage:
National