Government of Canada helps make family justice more accessible in Calgary
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Funding for Family Law Education Program for Chinese immigrants
July 14, 2016 – Calgary, Alberta – Department of Justice Canada
It is important that families experiencing separation or divorce have access to information, tools and services to help them make decisions and resolve issues in their children's best interests. Language, cultural and social barriers can present challenges to some families. In these circumstances, non-profit organizations can provide important support.
Today, Darshan Kang, the Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, announced funding of $58,404 to the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association for the development of a family law education program aimed at making family law information more accessible to Chinese immigrants in Calgary. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
The funding was provided through the Supporting Families Fund, which supports initiatives aimed at helping families experiencing separation or divorce. This fund is administered by the Department of Justice Canada.
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“I am very pleased that our government is providing funding to help make family law information more accessible to Chinese immigrants in Calgary. In Canada, we value diversity and the contributions made by immigrants. Helping those in need strengthens our community as a whole.”
Darshan Kang
Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview
“The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that everyone in Canada has access to justice. The funding provided to the Calgary Chinese Community Service Association for its Family Law Education Program will go a long way towards making family justice more accessible to Chinese families in Calgary.”
The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
“Over the past few years, we have seen a steadily growing need for family law information and services presented in a way that Chinese families in our community can understand. We are grateful to the Government of Canada for providing funding for our Family Law Education Program to help meet the family law needs of Chinese families in Calgary.”
Lily Kwok
Executive Director, Calgary Chinese Community Services Association
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