PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · St. John's | St. John's, NL · grants and contributions register · St. John's East

PUBLIC LEGAL INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF NEWFOUNDLAND: federal grants and contributions: 13 agreements; $3.3M value; 4 departments; 9 programs.

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13agreements
$3.3Mvalue
4departments
9programs

Largest agreements

Breaking the Silence: Enhancing Legal Support to Address and Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment in Newfoundland and Labrador$1.4Mvalue2019start2024end

This project will provide legal navigation, support, and advice to employees in Newfoundland and Labrador who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Employees will be provided with consultation and support as required, including referrals to community supports and for free legal advice from a lawyer who specializes in the area of sexual harassment. A public legal education and information campaign will also be launched and will include the development of plain language legal information materials on the topic of sexual harassment in the workplace. Presentations with employers and

Piloting Restorative Justice For Youth In Natuashish$500Kvalue2026start2030end

The Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will develop and pilot a culturally informed restorative justice program for youth in Natuashish through collaborative partnerships with the Innu Round Table, the Mushuau Innu First Nation, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This initiative will establish a community‑driven framework that promotes diversion, healing, and accountability, with the long‑term objective of expanding restorative justice practices across Labrador.

Core Funding 2019-2022$490Kvalue2019start2022end

The organization will continue to deliver public education and legal information about the Canadian legal system with the view to increasing knowledge and making the justice system more accessible to the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Scaling Access to Justice Supports for Coastal Communities in Labrador$467Kvalue2026start2027end

Through this 12-month project, Public Legal Information Association will scale the promising practice of delivering legal information, education, and navigation services in Labrador to address gaps in supports for underserved survivors of gender-based violence. This will be achieved by outreach and engagement, by collaborating with key partners and stakeholders and by providing legal information, supports and navigation to women Labradorians in remote coastal regions. This will enhance knowledge and collaboration among the community and stakeholders about legal options and processes and increa

Raising Awareness of Red Flag Laws and Procedures in NL$179Kvalue2025start2027end

Through close collaboration with legal and community stakeholders throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, this project will enhance awareness of Red Flag laws and their procedures. It will share vital information on the protections available and the steps to apply to Provincial Court for relevant orders, thereby contributing to a safer and more resilient Canada.

Legal Support for Seniors in Rural and Remote NL$100Kvalue2021start2021end

The organization will collaborate with lawyers and community partners working with seniors across the province to carry out a number of initiatives to provide legal support and advice to seniors at risk of abuse and neglect. These initiatives will include a series of legal clinics, combining in-person and virtual consultations with lawyers, as well as online information sessions for seniors in communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador and the distribution of legal education materials. The activities will prioritize reaching seniors in rural and remote areas of the province that have a l

COVID-19 Legal Support Service$83.9Kvalue2020start2021end

The project is to support the delivery of accurate and timely information to respond to various legal questions in the uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization will develop and adapt services to respond to increased demands for public legal information and tools to address a multitude of issues affecting Canadians.

Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)$49.0Kvalue2019start–end

The organization will develop a mirror version in French of its legal information website. The project will increase the availability in Newfoundland and Labrador of legal resources in French. It will enhance the legal capacity of the Francophone community in the province.

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NL-Family Law PLEI Update$29.0Kvalue2019start2021end

Update print and online Public Legal Education Information resources as per Bill C-78, an Act to amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act and the Garnishment, Attachment and Pension Diversion Act and to make consequential amendments to another Act.

Innovation Development Entrepreneurship and Access Program for SME (IDEA-SME)$5.0Kvalue2018start–end

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week will take place from May 27 to June 2, 2018. Victims and Survivors of Crime Week projects provide an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims and survivors of crime and their families.

Public Legal Information Association of Newfoundland$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN)$4.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

2017-2022 Core Funding$0value2017start2019end

The organization will continue to deliver public education and legal information about the Canadian legal system with the view to increasing knowledge and making the justice system more accessible to the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Departments

Department of Justice Canada8agreements$2.1Mvalue5programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Victims Fund
  • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)
  • Canadian Family Justice Fund
  • Innovation Development Entrepreneurship and Access Program for SME (IDEA-SME)

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Public Safety Canada2agreements$679Kvalue2programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program

All grants from Public Safety Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$467Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada2agreements$9.0Kvalue1programs

Years

20262agreements$967Kvalue2programs
  • (CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
  • Gender-Based Violence Program
20251agreements$179Kvalue1programs
  • (PDCP) Policy Development Contribution Program
20241agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20212agreements$104Kvalue2programs
  • Victims Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20201agreements$83.9Kvalue1programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
20194agreements$1.9Mvalue3programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program
  • Community diversification program (CED-Diversification)
  • Canadian Family Justice Fund
20181agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Innovation Development Entrepreneurship and Access Program for SME (IDEA-SME)
20171agreements$0value1programs
  • Justice Partnership and Innovation Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.