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 take 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 Law Commission of Canada invites proposals by 17 February 2025 for events taking place before 31 August 2025.
Please note that the LCC may not be able to provide support for every proposal.

Proposal Requirements

To be considered, proposals should clearly describe how the event:

• Fits within the LCC’s intersections framework for situating law, considering its roles and functions, and engaging with its shapes and directions.
• Aligns with the LCC’s vision of living law, pursuing justice, and renewing hope (by considering input from and impact on people’s lives, connecting law reform to the overarching and shared pursuit of justice, and incorporating inquiry from the perspective of future generations).
• 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

Proposal Parameters:
Proposals should include the following:

• A description (up to 500 words) of the themes, issues, or topics to be addressed, and how they align with the LCC’s vision and vocation.
• Information about the event organizers and their institutional affiliation, including a primary contact person. (Note: The LCC requires an institutional affiliation and cannot provide support directly to students or individuals working in a personal capacity.)
• Proposed dates and location.
• Proposed structure and format, including a preliminary schedule.
• A description of potential participants and an estimated number of attendees.
• The total amount of support being sought from the LCC.
• A preliminary budget, detailing anticipated expenditures and other sources of funding (indicating whether these are confirmed, anticipated, or potential).
• A description of how the LCC’s support will be highlighted.

Proposal Submission Process:
Proposals should be submitted by email to projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca by 17 February 2025. If accepted, a meeting between the proponent’s primary contact and the LCC may take place within two weeks of acceptance to discuss the event and the agency’s support.

Following the event, the LCC requires a written summary of the event and its impact, details on the total number of participants, a final schedule or program, and photos to be shared on the LCC’s website and social media channels.

For questions, please contact projects-projets@lcc-cdc.gc.ca.