New funding announced to increase access to justice for racialized communities in British Columbia
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Monday, January 15, 2024
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing systemic barriers in the justice system by providing fair and equal access to justice and legal services for vulnerable and traditionally marginalized groups, including racialized communities across Canada.
Key Points:
- The Government of Canada is committed to addressing systemic barriers in the justice system by providing fair and equal access to justice and legal services for vulnerable and traditionally marginalized groups, including racialized communities across Canada.
- Today, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Sharon Sutherland, Executive Director of Mediate BC, announced $922,866 in project funding for Mediate BC to improve access to justice for Indigenous and racialized communities in British Columbia.
- Justice Canada is providing funding over four fiscal years (2022–2026) through the department's Justice Partnership and Innovation Program.
- This program funds projects that support a fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system in areas such as access to justice, addressing family violence, and emerging justice issues.