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Title:
Raising Awareness of Red Flag Laws and Procedures in NL
Agreement Number:
26082
Agreement Value:
$179,450.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 9, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
Through close collaboration with legal and community stakeholders throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, this project will enhance awareness of Red Flag laws and their procedures. It will share vital information on the protections available and the steps to apply to Provincial Court for relevant orders, thereby contributing to a safer and more resilient Canada.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project are to share knowledge and raise awareness, leading to enhanced service delivery—such as disseminating information on Red Flag laws—increase public education and confidence in Canada's criminal justice, emergency management, and national security systems, and help build the capacity of voluntary organizations and communities to work with victims, offenders, families, and local officials. Ultimately, enhanced knowledge of Red Flag laws and procedures in Newfoundland and Labrador will help prevent firearm-related violence, especially in the context of intimate partner violence, contributing to a safer, more secure, and more resilient Canada.

Location:
St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, CA A1C 6H6
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q2-00049
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
Public Legal Information Association of NL
Recipient's Legal Name:
Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland
Federal Riding Name:
St. John's East
Federal Riding Number:
10006
Program:
(PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program
Program Purpose:

The Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP) provides contributions to forge greater consensus and cooperation among various levels of government and other stakeholders through policy initiatives and activities.