INNOCENCE CANADA

Published purpose

Over the course of the three-year project, Innocence Canada will establish a national coalition of organizations and individuals active in addressing the issue of wrongful convictions. The coalition will be led by Innocence Canada as the secretariat. The project will enhance the capacity of legal professionals, academic institutions, Innocence Projects and technical experts to better respond to issues relating to wrongful conviction. Web-based tools will be used to link members and to facilitate the exchange of information. The project will develop capacity among wrongful conviction stakeholders across Canada to engage in public awareness and knowledge-sharing activities. The project will improve the quality of resources that are available to stakeholders and will promote national collaboration on the issue.