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Contribution: Victims Fund

ONTARIO MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL|MINISTÈRE DU PROCUREUR GÉNÉRAL DE L'ONTARIO

$3,375,000.00

Enhancing and Supporting Services to Victims in Ontario

FY 2026-27 · 2026-04-01

Summary
Ontario will advance victim services and access to justice for victims and witnesses, while giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system in Ontario. Activities will include: an initiative with the Ontario Native Women's Association; an initiative with the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation; the Ontario Independent Legal Advice program and independent legal representation for victims of sexual violence; training to increase the knowledge of justice personnel about the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and other legislation and best practices to support victims; and enhancing access to testimonial aids.
Program
Victims Fund
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Cost Centres: P/T Policy and Programs - Implementation (P/T) Canadian Victims Bill of Rights Independent Legal Advice/Independent Legal Representation (VF)
Additional Information (French)
Centres de coûts : P/T Politiques et programmes - Mise en oeuvre (P/T) Charte canadienne des droits des victimes Avis juridiques indépendants/représentation juridique indépendante (FAV)
Agreement End Date
2031-03-31
Agreement Number
13779438
Agreement Start Date
2026-04-01
Agreement Title
Enhancing and Supporting Services to Victims in Ontario
Agreement Title (French)
Amélioration et soutien des services aux victimes en Ontario
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$3,375,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Ontario will advance victim services and access to justice for victims and witnesses, while giving victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system in Ontario. Activities will include: an initiative with the Ontario Native Women's Association; an initiative with the Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation; the Ontario Independent Legal Advice program and independent legal representation for victims of sexual violence; training to increase the knowledge of justice personnel about the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and other legislation and best practices to support victims; and enhancing access to testimonial aids.
Description (French)
L’Ontario renforcera les services aux victimes et l’accès à la justice pour les victimes et les témoins, tout en donnant aux victimes une voix plus forte au sein du système de justice pénale ontarien. Les activités comprendront : une initiative menée en collaboration avec l’Association des femmes autochtones de l’Ontario; une initiative menée en collaboration avec la Société des services juridiques Nishnawbe-Aski; le Programme ontarien de conseils juridiques indépendants et la représentation juridique indépendante des victimes de violence sexuelle; de ​​la formation visant à accroître les connaissances du personnel judiciaire sur la Charte canadienne des droits des victimes ainsi que d’autres lois et des pratiques exemplaires pour soutenir les victimes; et un meilleur accès aux aides à la rédaction de témoignages.
Expected Results
Enhanced capacity to deliver appropriate services that respond to victim and survivor needs.
Expected Results (French)
Capacités renforcées de prestation de services appropriés et adaptés aux besoins des victimes et survivants
Federal Riding
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Toronto-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35109
Organization Code
jus
Organization
Department of Justice Canada | Ministère de la Justice Canada
Program Name
Victims Fund
Program Name (French)
Fonds d'aide aux victimes
Program Purpose
The Victims Fund, supports the Department of Justice’s mandate to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system.
Program Purpose (French)
Le Fonds d’aide aux victimes, appuie le mandat du ministère de la Justice d'assurer, au Canada, l'existence d'une société juste et respectueuse des lois, dotée d'un système de justice canadien efficace, équitable et accessible à tous.
Recipient City
Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
ONTARIO MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL|MINISTÈRE DU PROCUREUR GÉNÉRAL DE L'ONTARIO
Recipient Postal Code
M5C 1C4
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
119-2026-2027-Q1-00027