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
- Canadians have access to a criminal justice system capable of offering services in both official languages.
- Canadians have access to legal information regarding their rights and responsibilities in the official language of their choice through a hub that will provide Canadians with legal information through a telephone helpline, online or in person.
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
- Canadian not-for-profit organizations
- Provincial and territorial governments, regional and municipal governments, provincial and territorial Crown corporations
- Canadian institutions/boards of education, including centres for jurilinguistics
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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
- Expanded accessibility of custody/access, support and enforcement services
- Enhanced awareness and understanding of family law obligations, compliance, and the family justice system
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:
- individuals
- non-profit professional organizations, societies or associations
- other non-profit organizations, societies or associations
- educational institutions
- private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects in partnership with federal, provincial, or territorial governments.
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.
| 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
- A more effective voice for victims in the criminal justice system
- Enhanced capacity for the delivery of appropriate, responsive victim services
- Increased awareness and knowledge of victim issues, legislation and services available
- Expanded scope and reach of victims services
- Reduced financial hardship for victims of crime
- Increased access to services for victims interacting with the criminal justice system
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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
- To promote and strengthen the use of alternatives to incarceration with a particular focus on Indigenous men and women and street prostitutes;
- To build knowledge and awareness among criminal justice, health and social service practitioners, and the general public about drug treatment courts; and
- To collect information and data on the effectiveness of drug treatment courts in order to promote best practices and the continuing refinement of approaches.
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
- non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose;
- Canadian institutions/boards of education;
- bands, First Nations, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Indigenous organizations;
- Provincial, territorial and municipal governments and their agencies and institutions;
- Private sector organizations as long as such organizations will not make a profit on the work performed;
- For-profit enterprises, research/evaluation organizations and individuals are eligible for funding to conduct research and evaluation activities; and
- Individuals.
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).
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