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Title:

JHS Network Support

Agreement Number:

27106

Agreement Value:

$2,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 11, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031

Description:

The John Howard Society of Canada seeks to achieve reductions in crime and improving criminal justice by contributing to infrastructure costs of the network, improving service delivery, researching, increasing public awareness, advocating and influencing reforms in the criminal justice system, and liaising with Public Safety Canada and other federal departments on shared objectives.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Short-term results (1 year):
-An effective national structure for JHSs to support program and policy delivery.
-Increased knowledge and understanding of Canada’s criminal justice and corrections systems.
-Shared knowledge and awareness leading to enhanced delivery of services.
-Improved collaboration and delivery of services.

Medium-term results (2 to 4 years):
-Recommendations to modify policies and legislation.
-Increased public education and confidence in Canada’s criminal justice system.
-Increased capacity of JHSs to fulfill their mandates.
-Increased community capacity to work with victims, offenders, families, and local officials such as police and emergency first responders.

Long-term results (5 years):
-A safer, more secure, more just, and resilient Canadian society.

Location:

Kingston, Ontario, CA K7P 2N6

Reference Number:

088-2026-2027-Q1-00075

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

130523467

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

The John Howard Society of Canada

Federal Riding Name:

Kingston and the Islands

Federal Riding Number:

35046

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