2017-18 Departmental Plan - Supplementary Information Tables

Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

TPPs exceed $5 million during the reporting year

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (Voted)

Start date

April 1, 2003

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2009-2010

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.6 Justice in Official Languages

Description

The Fund’s objectives are to increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages and to increase awareness in the legal community and official language minority and majority communities concerning their rights and issues related to access to justice in both official languages. It aims to facilitate access to justice in both official languages by providing grants and contributions to eligible organizations in support of activities such as legal information and workshops to members of the public, the creation of legal and linguistic tools, as well as the development of workshops and training for bilingual lawyers and stakeholders of the justice system, and the development of related training material.

Expected results
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2012-2013

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2017-2018

General targeted recipient groups
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department, through the Official Languages Directorate, consults regularly with official languages minority stakeholders to ensure that the Fund continues to evolve such that it responds to the needs of these communities while balancing government and departmental priorities. In addition, provincial and territorial representatives are engaged during the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting on access to justice in both official languages to discuss issues related to the needs of official languages minority communities in the area of access to justice.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 100,000 600,000 600,000 600,000
Total contributions 6,385,866 5,892,845 5,892,845 5,892,845
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 6,485,866 6,492,845 6,492,845 6,492,845

Indigenous Justice Program Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Indigenous Justice Program (formerly Aboriginal Justice Strategy) Fund (Voted)

Start date

1991-1992 as Aboriginal Justice Initiative

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-2017

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.5 Aboriginal and Northern Justice

Description

The Indigenous Justice Program (IJP) (formerly Aboriginal Justice Strategy)) supports Indigenous community-based justice programs that offer alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances. Programs are community-led and designed to reflect the culture, values and specific needs of the communities in which they are situated.

Objectives of the IJP are to assist Indigenous people in assuming greater responsibility for the administration of justice in their communities; to reflect and include Indigenous values within the justice system; and to contribute to a decrease in the rate of victimization, crime and incarceration among Indigenous people in communities with community-based justice programs funded by the IJP.

As the resources for the IJP sunset March 31, 2017, resources to continue this program in the future will be sought through established Estimates processes.

Expected results

To provide a justice system that responds to the needs of Indigenous people by providing culturally relevant programs and services.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-2012

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups

Community-Based Justice Program Fund

(a) Inuit, Metis, First Nations, bands, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Indigenous organizations; (b) regional/municipal governments including their organization and institutions; (c) non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose; and (d) provincial and territorial governments (in the case of flow-through agreements).

Capacity Building Fund

(a) Inuit, Metis, First Nations, bands, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Indigenous organizations; (b) regional/municipal governments including their organization and institutions; (c) non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose; (d) provincial and territorial governments; (e) individuals; and (f) for-profit corporations, so long as these corporations will not make a profit on the work performed.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The IJP regularly engages with its partners and recipients through various working groups, including the IJP Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group, and shares information via the IJP website and through telephone and email contact.

The IJP also conducts regular engagement sessions aimed at continuing the conversation with recipients, Indigenous communities and other justice stakeholders, strengthening relationships and gathering information to support Government priorities.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 50,000 0 0 0
Total contributions 13,540,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 13,590,000 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,900,000

Legal Aid Systems

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Legal Aid Systems (Voted)

Start date

August 17, 1971

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-2017

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Description

The objective of the federal Legal Aid Program is to contribute to sustaining a national system of justice that helps to ensure that economically disadvantaged persons have access to the justice system, through contribution funding to the provinces in support of criminal, youth criminal and immigration and refugee legal aid services. Funding for criminal and civil legal aid in the territories is provided through the Access to Justice Services Agreements.

As the resources for the immigration and refugee legal aid sunset March 31, 2017, resources to continue these activities in the future will be sought through established Estimates processes.

Expected results

Provinces are enabled to provide legal aid services to eligible persons involved in serious criminal, youth criminal justice, and immigration and refugee matters.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2016-2017

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2021-2022

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Ongoing meetings with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Permanent Working Group on Legal Aid to support the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Deputy Ministers responsible for Justice and Public Safety on matters relating to legal aid such as policy development and funding.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 135,627,507 119,727,507 122,577,507 127,327,507
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 135,627,507 119,727,507 122,577,507 127,327,507

Youth Justice Services Funding Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Youth Justice Services Funding Program (Voted)

Start date

April 2, 1984

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013-2014

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.3 Youth Justice

Description

The overall objective of this Program is to support the policy directions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act by financially assisting the provinces and territories in their provision of a range of youth justice services and programs that are consistent with federal policy objectives. The specific objectives of the individual agreements with provinces and territories are to support and promote an appropriate range of programs and services that encourage accountability measures for unlawful behavior that are proportionate and timely; encourage the effective rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons into their communities; target the formal court process to the most serious offences; and target detention and custody to the most serious offences.

Expected results

A sustainable youth justice system that is capable of innovation and supports federal youth justice priorities.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-2021

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces and territories

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Recipients are engaged through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group on Youth Justice Cost Sharing and Programs, which serves as a forum for ongoing monitoring and discussions of inter-jurisdictional issues concerning youth corrections.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415

Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce Fund (Supporting Families Fund)

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Supporting Families Fund (Voted)

Start date

April 1, 2009

End date

March 31, 2017

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014-2015

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.4 Family Justice

Description

The Supporting Families Fund is a key component of the Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce Initiative (Supporting Families Initiative), which was announced by the Minister of Justice in September 2008 and launched on April 1, 2009. The Fund, renewed on April 1, 2014, for three years ending on March 31, 2017, is aimed at facilitating access to the family justice system for families experiencing separation and divorce through various services, programs, and information resources, particularly those that promote compliance with financial support and custody/access obligations. The Fund provides support to provincial and territorial governments for the development and delivery of family justice programs and services. The Fund also supports non-governmental organizations for developing information and training resources that promote public awareness about parental obligations, compliance, and the family justice system.

As the Fund sunsets on March 31, 2017, resources to continue to support provincial and territorial activities related to family law in the future will be sought through established Estimates processes to ensure that federal responsibilities continue to be met.

Expected results
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2014-2015

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2018-2019

General targeted recipient groups

Provincial and territorial departments, agencies, or other organizations designated by provincial and territorial governments as responsible for child support, the enforcement of support orders and agreements and parenting arrangement programs and services, are eligible to apply for contribution funding under the Family Justice Initiatives and the Pilot Projects components of the Fund.

Any of the following may apply for contribution or grant funding under the Public Legal Education and Information and Professional Training component of the Fund:

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Family, Children and Youth Section (FCY) engages its provincial and territorial partners on an ongoing basis to discuss issues related to family law policy development, legislation and the Supporting Families Fund. In addition, the FCY Section and the Programs Branch will continue to share program information with applicants and recipients through the Department of Justice Canada website and other means such as email or telephone contacts.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 15,994,800 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 15,994,800 0 0 0

Victims of Crime

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Victims of Crime (Voted)

Start date

Victims of Crime Initiative (VCI) April 1, 2005, and Federal Victims Strategy (FVS) April 1, 2007

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-2017

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.2 Victims of Crime

Description

The Victims Fund is a grants and contributions fund designed to support the objectives of the Federal Victims Strategy to give victims a more effective voice in the criminal justice system. The Victims Fund provides funding to governmental and non-governmental organizations to implement a wide range of victim-focused projects and activities that are responsive to a diversity of survivors and victims of crime communities. The Fund also provides financial assistance to eligible Canadians victimized abroad as well as to registered victims of crime to attend Parole Board of Canada hearings.

Expected results
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-2021

General targeted recipient groups

(a) Not-for-profit non-governmental organizations; (b) Professional organizations, such as the Canadian Bar Association; (c) Canadian educational institutions/Boards of Education; (d) International governmental and non‑governmental organizations, including bodies associated or affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member; (e) Private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects/activities; (f) Bands, Tribal Councils and self-governing First Nations who are working to provide services and assistance to victims of crime in Indigenous communities; (g) Provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments and agencies; and (h) Individuals.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Policy Centre for Victims Issues (PCVI) engages provincial and territorial partners, as well as non‑governmental stakeholders from a variety of fields, on an ongoing basis to discuss issues related to policy development, legislation and the Victims Fund. Victims Fund applicants and recipients are engaged through specific calls for funding proposals, for example to support enhanced access to justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault and in support of the Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Finally, regular outreach and communications activities of PCVI (e.g., updated PCVI website, PCVI newsletters, subject-specific Knowledge Exchanges, WebEx and Webinars) continue to engage applicants and recipients in on-going issues of mutual interest.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 1,454,314 3,250,000 3,250,000 3,250,000
Total contributions 19,239,100 24,537,265 24,537,265 17,947,265
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 20,693,414 27,787,265 27,787,265 21,197,265

Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program (voted)

Start date

April 1, 2002

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013-2014

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.3 Youth Justice

Description

The Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) Program provides federal funding to all provinces and territories to ensure that they have the capacity required to carry out assessments and provide therapeutic programs and services to youth convicted of serious violent offences and who are suffering from mental health issues. The overall objective of this Program is to financially assist the provinces and territories in providing the specialized services required for the implementation of the IRCS sentence pursuant to paragraph 42(2)(r) and subsection 42(7) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other sentencing options applicable under the Act to serious violent youth offenders with mental health issues. It is expected that these services might reduce the likelihood of further violence in those convicted of the most serious violent offences.

Expected results

Provinces and territories will have the financial capacity to implement sentencing options that involve specialized treatment programs to address the mental health issues of serious violent youth offenders.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-2021

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces and territories

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Recipients are engaged through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group on Youth Justice Cost Sharing and Programs which serves as a forum for ongoing monitoring and discussion of inter-jurisdictional issues concerning youth corrections.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000

Implementation of Official Languages Requirements under the Contraventions Act

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Implementation of Official Languages Requirements under the Contraventions Act (Voted)

Start date

April 1, 2002

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-2013

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.6 Justice in Official Languages

Description

The Contraventions Act provides an alternative to the summary conviction procedure of the Criminal Code for the prosecution of certain offences under federal statutes and regulations. It allows certain federal offences to be prosecuted, using provincial court processes, by means of a ticketing scheme. In 2001, the Federal Court concluded that while the federal government is authorized to use the prosecution scheme of a province to prosecute federal contraventions, it must comply with all language rights requirements that would be applicable in the context of a purely federal prosecution scheme. As a result, in 2003, the federal government established the Contraventions Act Fund to support the implementation of the Contraventions Act in a manner consistent with all applicable constitutional and legislative language rights.

The Fund aims to support provinces and territories in respect of judicial activities and extra-judicial services in both official languages to conform to the Federal Court decision in respect of proceedings instituted under the Contraventions Act.

Expected results

Canadians in designated areas who have received a federal contravention have access to the justice system using the official language of their choice.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2012-2013

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups

Provincial and territorial departments and agencies and municipalities designated by provincial and territorial governments as being responsible for judicial activities and for providing extra-judicial services in both official languages.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

None – The Fund is directly linked to the implementation of the Contraventions Actacross Canada and access to the Fund is limited to other orders of government.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 3,965,597 9,094,900 9,094,900 9,094,900
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 3,965,597 9,094,900 9,094,900 9,094,900

Indigenous Courtwork Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Indigenous Courtwork Program (Voted)

Start date

April 1, 1978

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-2017

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.5 Aboriginal and Northern Justice

Description

The objective of the Indigenous Courtwork Program (ICW) (formerly the Aboriginal Courtwork Program) is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system (whether as accused persons, victims, witnesses or family members) in obtaining, fair, just, equitable and culturally competent treatment.

Expected results

ICW Program clients (adults and youths) receive timely and accurate information on charges, court procedures, rights and responsibilities, bail, diversion, restorative justice and Indigenous community justice alternatives; support in accessing legal resources as well as appropriate community programming including wellness, trauma, housing, family and employment services; and communication among court officials, accused persons, family members and communities to ensure understanding and collaboration.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2013-2014

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2017-2018

General targeted recipient groups

Federal contributions will be made to provincial governments to provide ICW services to Indigenous persons (adults and youths) involved in the criminal justice system. A province may authorize one or more agencies to deliver ICW services on its behalf. All designated delivery agencies are accountable to the funders. Federal contributions to support ICW services in the territories are directed through the Access to Justice Service Agreements with the territories. In addition, the Projects in Support of the ICW Program component provide modest support for projects that further the mandate of the Program.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Ongoing engagement through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group and the Tripartite Working Group on the ICW Program. The ICW Program also supports training and engagement sessions that bring together Courtworkers, Indigenous communities and other justice stakeholders.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363

Access to Justice Services Agreements in the Territories (in the areas of Legal Aid, Indigenous Courtwork and Public Legal education and Information Services)

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Access to Justice Services Agreements in the Territories (in the areas of Legal Aid, Indigenous Courtwork and Public Legal education and Information Services) (Voted)

Start date

April 1, 1997

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-2017

Strategic Outcome

A fair, relevant and accessible Canadian justice system

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.5 Aboriginal and Northern Justice

Description

The goal of the Access to Justice Services Agreements is to provide consolidated federal government funding support to Canada’s three territories for access to justice services (including criminal and civil legal aid, Indigenous Courtwork, and Public Legal Education and Information) through ongoing contribution agreements that allow the territories the flexibility needed to provide these services in a challenging environment (vast distances, harsh climate, cultural/linguistic differences). The overarching goal of federal support for Indigenous Courtwork services is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. With regard to legal aid services in the territories, the federal goal is to enable the territories to provide legal aid services to economically disadvantaged and vulnerable persons involved in serious criminal, youth criminal justice and civil matters. And, with respect to public legal education and information, the goal is to assist the territories in providing members of the public with the legal information they need to make informed decisions and participate effectively in the justice system.

Expected results

Territorial residents have access to justice services (legal aid, public legal education, Indigineous Courtwork Program) that respond to their needs and circumstances.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2012-2013

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

To be evaluated through Legal Aid (2016-2017), Indigenous Courtwork Program (2017-2018) and Justice Partnership and Innovation Progam (2016-2017) evaluations respectively.

General targeted recipient groups

Territorial governments and/or territorial authorized entities (“territorial access to justice services delivery entities”).

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Ongoing meetings with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Permanent Working Group on Legal Aid to discuss matters relating to legal aid such as policy development and funding. Ongoing engagement through the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group and the Tripartite Working Group on the Indigineous Courtwork Program.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2016–17 Forecast spending 2017–18 Planned spending 2018–19 Planned spending 2019–20 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 6,256,593 6,406,593 6,556,593 6,806,593
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total transfer payments 6,256,593 6,406,593 6,556,593 6,806,593

TPPs under $5 million during the reporting year

Drug Treatment Court Funding Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Drug Treatment Court Funding Program (Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective
Planned spending for 2017–18

$3,631,276

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces and Territories

Integrated Market Enforcement Teams Reserve Fund (IMET)

General information

Name of transfer payment program

Integrated Market Enforcement Teams Reserve Fund (IMET) (Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

To assist Provincial Attorney Generals by defraying certain prosecution related costs arising from IMET investigations.

Planned spending for 2017–18

$550,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP)

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

The overall objective of the Program is to support policy directions of the Department on issues related to family violence, violence against Indigenous women and girls, and access to justice, and to support partnerships that contribute to building awareness, knowledge, understanding and engaging the public and justice stakeholders in order to identify viable changes related to justice issues.

Planned spending for 2017–18

$3,038,155

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-2012

General targeted recipient groups

a) Canadian not-for-profit organizations;

b) Provincial and territorial governments, regional and municipal governments, provincial and territorial Crown corporations;

c) Canadian educational institutions/boards of education;

d) Provincially designated Public Legal Education and Information organizations;

e) Bands, Tribal Councils, self-governing First Nations and Inuit.

f) Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for the Law Amendments Committee;

g) Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges;

h) Canadian Society for Forensic Science;

i) National Judicial Institute;

j) Uniform Law Conference of Canada

k) International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy; and,

l) Individuals

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)

General information
Name of transfer payment program

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit) (Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

Its purposes are to examine ways of harmonizing and coordinating the private law of States and group of States, and to prepare gradually for the adoption by the various States of uniform rules of private law. Canada fulfills its international policy objectives by participating in the work of the organization.

Planned spending for 2017–18

$80,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-2012

General targeted recipient groups

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)

Hague Conference on Private International Law

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Hague Conference on Private International Law (Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

Its purpose is to work for the progressive unification of the rules of private international law. Canada fulfills its international policy objectives by participating in the work of the organization

Planned spending for 2017–18

$250,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-2012

General targeted recipient groups

Hague Conference on Private International Law

Youth Justice Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Youth Justice Fund

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.3 Youth Justice

Main objective

The objective of the Youth Justice Fund is to encourage a fairer and more effective youth justice system. Funding is available for innovative pilot projects and related activities, such as training and evaluation. The Youth Justice Fund has three ongoing funding areas – Main Fund, Guns, Gangs and Drugs, and Drug Treatment (under the National Anti-Drug Strategy).

Planned spending for 2017–18

$4,505,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

General targeted recipient groups

Special Advocate Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program

Special Advocates program

End date

2018-2019

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

To support the Minister of Justice responsibilities in Division 9 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

Planned spending for 2017–18

$1,000,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-2016

General targeted recipient groups

Members of the Minister of Justice list of persons who may act as a special advocate.

State Funded Counsel Program (formerly Public Security and Anti-terrorism – Legal Aid and Federal Court Ordered Counsel)

General information
Name of transfer payment program

State Funded Counsel Program

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted through Estimates

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

1.1 Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework

1.1.2 Justice System Support

1.1.2.1 Criminal Justice and Legal Representation

Main objective

Provides funding to the provinces, territories and their legal aid delivery entities to ensure that counsel is provided to economically disadvantaged accused/named individuals in proceedings brought by the federal Crown to ensure that cases are not stayed due to lack of counsel.

Planned spending for 2017–18

$4,150,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Expected to be completed by the end of 2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces, territories and their legal aid delivery entities (and in the case of a territory, an access to justice services delivery entity).