Status & Funders

The Ontario Justice Education Network is a not-for-profit registered charitable incorporation. OJEN was incorporated on February 13, 2002. OJEN’s charitable number is 85548 9134 RR0001.

OJEN is supported by grants from:

The Law Foundation of Ontario

The purpose of The Law Foundation of Ontario is to advance legal knowledge and to facilitate public access to legal services benefiting the people of Ontario.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives annually $100 million of government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative. The Foundation allocates grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts and culture, environment, human and social services, and sports and recreation sectors.

The Law Society of Upper Canada

The Law Society of Upper Canada is the self-governing body for lawyers in Ontario. OJEN’s office facilities and support are provided by the Society.

The Department of Justice Canada

The Department of Justice supports activities that respond effectively to the changing conditions effecting Canadian justice policy, whether by promoting or supporting newly reformed justice systems or improving the delivery of these efforts.

Further in-kind support is provided by OJEN Network Partners.
Additional program support is provided by a variety of sponsors.