2019-20 Departmental Plan - Supplementary Information Tables

Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or more

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
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
2018-2019
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P12 Justice System Partnerships

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. The Fund provides 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. The Fund is included in the Government of Canada’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future.
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 telephone helpline, online or in person.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2017-2018
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2022-2023
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 to meet the needs of these communities while balancing government and departmental priorities. In addition, provincial and territorial representatives discuss issues related to the needs of official languages minority communities during the annual Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) meeting on access to justice in both official languages.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 200,000 600,000 600,000 600,000
Total contributions 8,792,845 8,642,845 8,642,845 8,642,845
Total program 8,992,845 9,242,845 9,242,845 9,242,845

Indigenous Justice Program Fund

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Indigenous Justice Program Fund
Start date
1991-1992 as the 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
2017-2018
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P11 Indigenous Justice

Description

The Indigenous Justice Program (IJP) 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.

Budget 2017 renewed the IJP to provide long-term and stable investment in this program and a foundation for the future towards increasing the use of restorative justice.

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
2016-2017
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2021-2022
General targeted recipient groups

Community-Based Justice Program Fund

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

Capacity Building Fund

  • Inuit, Metis, First Nations, bands, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Indigenous organizations;
  • Regional/municipal governments including their organization and institutions;
  • Non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose;
  • Provincial and territorial governments;
  • Individuals; and
  • For-profit corporations, so long as these corporations will not make a profit on the work performed.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Indigenous Justice Program (IJP) regularly engages with its partners and recipients through day-to-day operations and various working groups, including the IJP’s Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group, and shares information via the IJP website and through telephone, onsite visits and email contact.

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

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000
Total contributions 12,909,920 12,650,000 12,650,000 12,650,000
Total program 12,959,920 12,700,000 12,700,000 12,700,000

Criminal Legal Aid

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Criminal Legal Aid
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
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P5 Legal Representation

Description
The federal Criminal Legal Aid Program’s objective is to support a national system of justice that helps to ensure that economically disadvantaged persons accused of serious and/or complex criminal offences and facing the likelihood of incarceration have access to legal representation, through contribution funding to the provinces for the delivery of criminal and youth criminal services. Criminal legal aid funding in the territories is provided through the Access to Justice Services Agreements.
Expected results
Increased capacity of provinces to provide legal aid services to eligible adults and youth in criminal justice 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 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 122,577,507 127,327,507 138,727,507 136,827,507
Total program 122,577,507 127,327,507 138,727,507 136,827,507

Youth Justice Services Funding Program

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Youth Justice Services Funding Program
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
2018-2019
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P9 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 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415
Total program 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415 141,692,415

Canadian Family Justice Fund

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Canadian Family Justice Fund (formerly the Supporting Families Fund)
Start date
April 1, 2017
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2017-2018
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P10 Family Justice

Description

The Fund facilitates access to the family justice system for families experiencing separation and divorce through various services, programs and information resources.

The Fund provides support to provincial and territorial governments through the Activities component for the development and delivery of family justice programs and services. Through the Projects component, the fund also supports projects and activities by provinces and territories, non-governmental organizations and individuals that inform Canadians about family law issues such as parenting arrangements and child/spousal support or develop new strategies, models and tools intended to improve access to family justice.

Expected results
  • Improved capacity in the provinces and territories to deliver family justice services
  • Increased awareness of family justice issues
  • Canadians have increased access to family justice
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 Activities and the Projects components of the Fund.

Any of the following may apply for contribution or grant funding under the Projects component of the Fund:

  • Provincial and territorial governments
  • Not-for-profit organizations and associations
  • Academic institutions
  • Individuals
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 e-mail or telephone contacts.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 15,999,477 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000
Total program 15,999,477 16,000,000 16,000,000 16,000,000

Victims Fund

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Victims Fund
Start date
Victims of Crime Initiative (VCI) March 2000, 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
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P8 Victims of Crime

Description
The Fund is designed to support the objectives of the Federal Victims Strategy to provide improved access to justice for victims and survivors of crime. 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
  • Improved access to justice for victims and survivors of crime
  • Enhanced capacity for the delivery of appropriate and responsive victim services
  • Increased public awareness of victim/survivor issues, legislation and available services
  • Reduced barriers to meaningful victim/survivor engagement in 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
  • Not-for-profit non-governmental organizations;
  • Professional organizations, such as the Canadian Bar Association;
  • Canadian educational institutions/Boards of Education;
  • International governmental and non-governmental organizations, including bodies associated or affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member;
  • Private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects/activities;
  • Bands, Tribal Councils and self-governing First Nations who are working to provide services and assistance to victims of crime in Indigenous communities;
  • Provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments and agencies; and
  • 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.

The Victims Fund Program engages with applicants and recipients through specific calls for funding proposals, for example: in support of the annual Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, for the implementation of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights, for supports to families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, for measures to enhance criminal justice system responses to sexual assault; and in support of Child Advocacy Centres.

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 stakeholders in on-going issues of mutual interest.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 2,000,000 3,450,000 3,450,000 3,450,000
Total contributions 27,074,975 25,267,265 14,783,000 14,783,000
Total program 29,074,975 28,717,265 18,233,000 18,233,000

Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program
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
2018-2019
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P9 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 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000 11,048,000
Total program 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
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
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P6 Contravention Regime

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
2016-2017
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2021-2022
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 Act across Canada and access to the Fund is limited to other orders of government.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 4,453,896 9,094,900 9,094,900 9,094,900
Total program 4,453,896 9,094,900 9,094,900 9,094,900

Indigenous Courtwork Program

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Indigenous Courtwork Program
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
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P11 Indigenous Justice

Description
The objective of the Indigenous 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 relevant treatment.
Expected results
Indigenous Courtwork (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
2017-2018
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2022-2023
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 and to Indigenous communities. 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.

New collaborative justice working group bringing together Indigenous services providers from the ICW and the Indigenous Justice program as well as federal, provincial, territorial funders to improve collaborations and better meeting the needs of Indigenous clients and communities.

The ICW Program also supports training and engagement sessions that bring together Courtworkers, Indigenous communities and other justice system stakeholders.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 8,585,363 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363
Total program 8,585,363 7,961,363 7,961,363 7,961,363

Access to Justice Services in the Territories (being Legal Aid, Indigenous Courtwork and Public Legal Education and Information Services)

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Access to Justice Services in the Territories (being Legal Aid, Indigenous Courtwork and Public Legal Education and Information Services)
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
2017-2018
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P5 Legal Representation

Description
The goal of the Access to Justice Services Program 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 (ICW) 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. In addition, 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, Indigenous Courtwork Program) that respond to their needs and circumstances.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Evaluated through Legal Aid Evaluation (2016-2017), Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Evaluation (2016-2017), and Indigenous Courtwork Program Evaluation (in 2017-2018).
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
To be evaluated through Legal Aid (2021-2022), Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (2021-2022), and Indigenous Courtwork Program (2022-2023) 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 Indigenous Courtwork Program.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 6,556,593 6,806,593 7,406,593 7,306,593
Total program 6,556,593 6,806,593 7,406,593 7,306,593

Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid

General information

Name of transfer payment program
Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid
Start date
2001-2002
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2016-2017
Link to department’s Program Inventory

CR2 Justice System Support

P5 Legal Representation

Description

Immigration and refugee legal aid contributes to a fair and efficient asylum system.

The provision of legal aid for eligible in-Canada asylum seekers and persons involved in immigration proceedings helps ensure that eligible individuals have the necessary documentation, understand the process and are well prepared for their hearing. Ensuring that individuals experience a fair process contributes to timelier decisions, cost avoidance for the federal government and better outcomes for individuals and the asylum system as a whole.

Expected results
Increased capacity of provinces to provide legal aid services to eligible persons involved in immigration and refugee proceedings.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016-2017 (as part of the Legal Aid Evaluation)
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 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 26,991,977 11,500,000 11,500,000 11,500,000
Total program 26,991,977 11,500,000 11,500,000 11,500,000