Justice Partnership and Innovation Program - Nunavut Component

Overview

The Department of Justice shares responsibility with the Government of Nunavut, and non-government organizations, for making the justice system work in Nunavut. The Department assists the Government of Nunavut and non-governmental organizations in identifying potential areas for justice reform and innovative approaches to changing the current justice system. The Department will provide funding to support community-based and regional organizations in their attempt to deliver efficient, inclusive and equitable justice services.

Objectives

The overall objective is to support the establishment of an effective system of justice that recognizes the unique nature and the cultural, social and geographic needs of Nunavut.

Activities

Some of the activities that may be supported include:

• Projects to assist the Government of Nunavut in identifying possible justice solutions for their citizens and infrastructures for justice services and programs;
• Feasibility studies that explore the development and implementation of justice services and programs;
• Projects that assist in the identification of solutions to justice challenges;
• The development, testing, implementation, and evaluation of appropriate justice approaches that reflect the geographical, cultural and linguistic realities of Nunavut; and,
• Training that develops and furthers justice expertise within communities.

Who is eligible?

• National, provincial, municipal, regional, Aboriginal, community or professional not-for-profit organizations;
• Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments;
• Canadian institutions/boards of education;
• Bands, tribal councils, self-governing First Nations and Inuit;

Points to Consider

Project funding can be, and often is, accessed in conjunction with other program funding. Applications will be reviewed carefully to determine linkages to other initiatives/programs so that funding can be shared when appropriate.

As funds are limited, it is not possible to fund all projects that meet the eligibility criteria. Projects that demonstrate that they can best meet the information needs of the Department will be given priority consideration.

Funding activities related to Nunavut are funded through the Department's Justice Partnership and Innovation Program. All potential projects must meet both the objectives of the Program as well as the objectives outlined above for Nunavut related activities.

How to Apply

To submit a request for funding, we suggest that you complete the Application/Proposal Form: HTML / PDF Format (106 kb, PDF Help) / Word Format (118 kb).

This form, once completed, contains all the necessary information to allow us to fully assess the merits of the proposal.

We suggest that you refer to the guide entitled "How to Apply for Funding - A Guide to Preparing a Proposal" before completing your application. The guide provides detailed information on all the items that you are required to address in the application form.

Official Languages

In support of Section 41 of the Official Languages Act the Department is committed to facilitate the participation of official language minority communities and their organizations in the development and assessment of the Department's policies, programs and services having significant impact on the development of the communities; and to take measures to ensure that the Department of Justice's programs and services reach official language minority communities. In the context of project funding, these measures include:

• Outreach to official language minority communities to enhance their understanding of the Department of Justice funding programs
• Encouraging contacts between organizations that are receiving financial assistance and official language minority organizations/groups to ensure that the needs of these communities are taken into consideration in relation to the proposed projects to be considered for Department of Justice Canada funding.

Sustainable Development

We encourage you to submit your application electronically.  If you submit your application on paper, please consider printing on both sides of the paper.  These actions will minimize environmental impacts.

Send the application form by:

1. mail to:
   Programs Branch
   Department of Justice Canada
   284 Wellington Street
   Ottawa, Ontario Canada
   K1A 0H8
2. fax at 613 941-2269; or
3. e-mail at pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca

Contact Information

Programs Branch
Department of Justice Canada
284 Wellington Street, 6^th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0H8
Telephone: 613 941-4193
Fax: 613 941-2269
E-mail: pb-dgp@justice.gc.ca