Grants and Contributions:

Title:

CoSA Canada: A Pan Canadian Approach to Preventing Sexual Offending including Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence

Agreement Number:

26972

Agreement Value:

$460,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 4, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031

Description:

CoSA Canada supports the safe and healthy reintegration of individuals with a history of sexual offending to prevent recidivism and further victimization. As a national organization, it strengthens local CoSA sites by promoting evidence‑based best practices, fostering partnerships with government and criminal justice stakeholders, and supporting research, public education, and sustainable funding to enhance community safety.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Short-term results (1 year):
1. Increased knowledge and understanding for decision-making in Canada's criminal justice and corrections systems.
2. Innovative approaches, lessons learned and best practices documents.
3. Shared knowledge and awareness leading to enhanced delivery of services such as dissemination of information.
4. Improved intersectoral/interdisciplinary collaboration and delivery of services.

Medium-term results (2 to 4 years):
1. Recommendations to modify policies and legislation.
2. Increased public education and confidence in Canada's criminal justice, emergency management, and national security systems.
3. Increased capacity of NVOs and not-for-profit organizations to fulfill their mandates.

Long-term results (5 years):
1. Improved outcomes for CoSA and its partners leading to a safer, secure and more resilient Canadian society.
2. Increased criminal justice stakeholder and public trust in the criminal justice system.

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5B 4B1

Reference Number:

088-2026-2027-Q1-00069

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

824047963

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

CoSA Canada Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Mississauga East—Cooksville

Federal Riding Number:

35062

Program:

(GCP-VO) Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations

Program Purpose:

The Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations (GCP VO) supports the development of public safety policies and delivery of services by providing funding to voluntary organizations to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses.

NAICS Code:

624190