The Law Commission of Canada (LCC) is committed to fostering partnerships and supporting cooperative efforts among the academic community, legal profession, and other organizations interested in law and justice.

In accordance with section 4(c) of the LCC Act, the Commission invites proposals for financial support for conferences, seminars, and other meetings that align with its mission of engaging the people of Canada in the ongoing and dynamic evolution of law.

Support will be provided in the form of a financial contribution of up to $10,000 CAD to the institution or organization responsible for hosting or organizing the event.

The LCC invites the submission of proposals by 1 November 2024 for events taking place prior to 31 March 2025.

Proposals

To be considered, proposals should demonstrate how the event:

• Fits within the LCC’s intersections framework, considering law’s roles and functions, and engaging with its shapes and directions.
• Aligns with the LCC’s vision of living law, pursuing justice, and renewing hope (considering input from and impact on people’s lives, connecting law reform to the shared pursuit of justice, and incorporating inquiry from the next generation’s perspective).
• Shares at least one element of the LCC’s vocation for its projects:
  • Dream (future direction and development)
  • Repair (revision and renovation)
  • Build (connection and conversation)
  • Share (education and enrichment)
• Includes a commitment to learn from and/or work with Indigenous peoples, organizations, and legal traditions.
• Acknowledges the LCC’s support during the event.

Parameters and Process

Parameters
Proposals should include:

• A description (up to 500 words) of the themes, issues, or topics to be addressed, indicating alignment with the LCC’s vision and vocation.
• Information about the organizers and their institutional affiliation, including a primary contact.
• Proposed dates and location of the event.
• The proposed structure and format, including a preliminary schedule.
• A description of potential participants and an estimated number of attendees.
• The total amount of financial support being sought from the LCC.
• A preliminary budget detailing anticipated expenditures and other sources of funding (indicating whether these sources are confirmed, anticipated, or potential).
• A description of how the LCC’s support will be acknowledged during the event.

Process
Funding proposals should be submitted via email to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca. The LCC aims to respond to proposals within 10 business days of submission.

If accepted, a meeting between the proponent’s primary contact and the LCC will be held within two weeks to discuss the provision of support.

Following the event, the LCC should receive:

• A written summary of the event and its impact.
• Information on the total number of participants.
• A final schedule.
• Photos to be posted on the LCC’s website and social media channels.

Questions should be directed to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca.

View the full notice here.

Posted: September 23, 2024