April 24, 2026 — Montreal, Quebec — Department of Justice Canada

A strong, effective and efficient criminal justice system includes equal access to culturally-responsive and accessible supports and services for Black people and communities in Canada.  

Today, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced over $8.6 million in funding over two years (2025-2027), for 24 projects across various jurisdictions to develop services for Black youth, victims and survivors of crime, and individuals navigating the criminal justice system.

This funding is part of the initial investments to establish Canada’s Black Justice Strategy, which aims to address the anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination that has led to the overrepresentation of Black people in Canada’s criminal justice system, including as victims and survivors of crime. The investments will support community-based organizations in developing Black-focused projects.

Funding is provided through three Justice Canada funding programs: the Youth Justice Fund, the Victims Fund, and the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program. A summary of the projects and supported services through Canada’s Black Justice Strategy is available in the Backgrounder.

The Government of Canada will continue to support and work alongside Black communities and organizations to build a criminal justice system that is fairer, more responsive, and more accessible to everyone.

The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.