Supplementary Information Tables Departmental Plan 2020-21

Disclosure of transfer payment programs under $5 million

Drug Treatment Court Funding Program

3-year plan for Drug Treatment Court Funding Program

Start date
April 1, 2004
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2009-2010
Link to departmental result(s)
The criminal justice system supports alternative ways of responding to the causes and consequences of offending.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Drug Treatment Court Funding Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
  • To reduce crimes committed as a result of drug dependency through court-monitored treatment and community service support for non-violent offenders with drug addictions;
  • To promote and strengthen the use of alternatives to incarceration;
  • To build knowledge and awareness among criminal justice, health and social service practitioners, and the general public about drug treatment courts (DTC); 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.

There are no repayable contributions.

Expected results
  • Improved collaboration on responses and knowledge of treatment issues;
  • Enhanced capacity to plan/deliver a range of treatment services and programs to targeted populations;
  • Increased availability of and access to effective treatment services and programs for targeted populations in areas of need; and,
  • Improved treatment systems, programs and services to address illicit drug dependency in targeted populations in areas of need.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
2021-22
General targeted recipient groups
  • National, provincial, municipal, Indigenous, community-based or professional organizations, societies and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose, and which have a mandate to represent or serve their memberships or communities; and,
  • Provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments, institutions or agencies.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
The program consults with recipients through the Drug Treatment Court Funding Program's Federal-Provincial-Territorial Working Group to share lessons learned and best practices and to identify solutions for issues affecting drug treatment court effectiveness.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 3,767,000 3,746,000 3,746,000 3,746,000
Total program 3,767,000 3,746,000 3,746,000 3,746,000

European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission)

3-year plan for Venice Commission

Start date
April 1, 2019
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Assessed Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019-2020
Link to departmental result(s)
Justice Canada laws and policies abide by the rule of law and promote respect for rights and a fair, accessible and relevant framework in Canada.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Justice System Partnerships

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
To enable Canada to meet its financial obligations and fulfill its international policy objectives related to democracy and the rule of law by participating in the work of the European Commission for Democracy through Law. There are no repayable contributions.
Expected results
Promotion of Canadian legal interests internationally, assessed by the extent to which Canada's role and reputation is maintained internationally.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable (new assessed contribution)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
The Department of Justice deals directly with the European Commission for Democracy through Law, the intended recipient for this assessed contribution.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 41,761 85,000 85,000 85,000
Total program 41,761 85,000 85,000 85,000

Hague Conference on Private International Law

3-year plan for Hague Conference on Private International Law

Start date
June 1, 2007
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Assessed Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2011-12
Link to departmental result(s)
Justice Canada laws and policies abide by the rule of law and promote respect for rights and a fair, accessible and relevant framework in Canada.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Justice System Partnerships

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
To enable Canada to meet its financial obligations and fulfill its international policy objectives related to private law by participating in the work of the Hague Conference on Private International Law. There are no repayable contributions.
Expected results
Promotion of Canadian legal interests internationally, assessed by the extent to which Canada's role and reputation is maintained internationally.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016-17 (as part of the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Evaluation)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
The Department of Justice deals directly with the Hague Conference on Private International Law, the intended recipient for this assessed contribution.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 310,491 315,000 315,000 315,000
Total program 310,491 315,000 315,000 315,000

Integrated Market Enforcement Teams Reserve Fund (IMET)

3-year plan for Integrated Market Enforcement Teams Reserve Fund

Start date
April 1, 2004
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2008-09
Link to departmental result(s)
Justice Canada laws and policies abide by the rule of law and promote respect for rights and a fair, accessible and relevant framework in Canada.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Legal Representation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
To assist Provincial Attorney Generals by defraying certain prosecution related costs arising from IMET investigations. There are no repayable contributions.
Expected results
Effective law enforcement for serious criminal capital market fraud offences in Canada.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016-17
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Provinces
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
With the assistance of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, provincial prosecutors are contacted on a regular basis to ensure that they are aware of the availability of the Reserve Fund.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 0 550,000 550,000 550,000
Total program 0 550,000 550,000 550,000

International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)

3-year plan for International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)

Start date
June 1, 2007
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2011-12
Link to departmental result(s)
Justice Canada laws and policies abide by the rule of law and promote respect for rights and a fair, accessible and relevant framework in Canada.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Justice System Partnership

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
To enable Canada to meet its financial obligations and fulfill its international policy objectives related to private law by participating in the work of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit). There are no repayable contributions.
Expected results
Promotion of Canadian legal interests internationally, assessed by the extent to which Canada's role and reputation is maintained internationally.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016-17 (as part of the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program Evaluation)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
The Department of Justice deals directly with the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (Unidroit), the intended recipient for this assessed contribution.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000
Total program 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000

Special Advocates Program

3-year plan for Special Advocates Program

Start date
February 14, 2008
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2012-13
Link to departmental result(s)
Canadians in contact with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and accessible justice system.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Legal Representation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

To support the Minister of Justice responsibilities in Division 9 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and to contribute to a fair process.

Special advocates are top-secret, security-cleared, private lawyers who are independent of government and who protect the interests of a permanent resident or foreign national who is subject to a security certificate or other proceedings under the IRPA.

There are no repayable contributions.

Expected results
Special Advocates receive continuing legal training as necessary.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
2019-2020 (evaluated under Division 9 of the IRPA (Public Safety led))
General targeted recipient groups
Only persons on the list of security-cleared private lawyers established by the Minister of Justice are eligible to be appointed as a Special Advocate.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable. Special Advocates are appointed from a set list when security certificates are issued.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000
Total program 10,000 250,000 250,000 250,000

State-Funded Counsel Program

3-year plan for State-Funded Counsel Program

Start date
April 1, 2003
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2016-17
Link to departmental result(s)
Canadians in contact with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and accessible justice system.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Legal Representation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

There are no repayable contributions.

Expected results
Recipients will have capacity to provide funded counsel to eligible persons in cases involving national security and in cases involving court orders in federal prosecutions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016-17 (as part of the Legal Aid Program Evaluation)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
2021-22 (as part of the Legal Aid Program Evaluation)
General targeted recipient groups
  • Provincial government;
  • Territorial government;
  • Provincial legal aid service delivery entity; and,
  • Territorial access to justice services delivery entity.
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.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 1,481,000 3,600,276 3,600,276 3,600,276
Total program 1,481,000 3,600,276 3,600,276 3,600,276

Youth Justice Fund

3-year plan for Youth Justice Fund

Start date
April 1, 1999
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation
Voted through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2010-11
Link to departmental result(s)
Canadians in contact with the justice system have access to appropriate services enabling a fair, timely and accessible justice system.
Link to the department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility: Justice System Support

Program: Youth Justice

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

To encourage a fairer and more effective youth justice system through three ongoing funding areas: Main Fund, Guns, Gangs and Drugs, and Drug Treatment. Funding is available for innovative pilot projects and related activities, such as training and evaluation.

There are no repayable contributions.

Expected results
Pilot projects that provide programming and services for youth involved in the criminal justice system, professional development activities, such as training for justice professionals and youth justice service providers as well as research activities related to youth justice issues.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2015-16 (as part of Youth Justice Initiative Evaluation)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
2020-2021
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.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
The Department launched a Call For Proposals under the Youth Justice Fund to accept new funding applications for multi-year pilot projects and short term projects. Projects to be funded in fiscal 2020-21 will have been selected as a result of this Call.
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2019-20 Forecast spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending 2022-23 Planned spending
Total grants 73,000 79,655 79,655 79,655
Total contributions 3,228,877 4,425,345 4,425,345 4,425,345
Total program 3,301,877 4,505,000 4,505,000 4,505,000