Coercive control bill should tackle familial elder abuse
Coercive control bill should tackle familial elder abuse Unanimously passed by the House of Commons in June 2024 and now at second reading in the…
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‘The system is broken’: Domestic violence survivor raises concerns about housing crisis
‘The system is broken’: Domestic violence survivor raises concerns about housing crisis The woman said she’s on a waitlist for affordable housing in Waterloo Region….
Canada court hears teen girl strip searched six times in custody in violation of provincial laws
Canada court hears teen girl strip searched six times in custody in violation of provincial laws A downtown Toronto court judge heard Wednesday as part…
We can eliminate period poverty in Canada
We can eliminate period poverty in Canada A 2023 survey by Women and Gender Equality Canada found that one in six Canadians have experienced period…
Ghosting: The Mental Health Effects
Ghosting: The Mental Health Effects You deserve to be treated with respect, honor, and dignity at all times by all people. Ghosting is a powerful…
What is a ‘femicide’ and why do some advocates and police want it in the Criminal Code?
What is a ‘femicide’ and why do some advocates and police want it in the Criminal Code? In a rare move, the Ottawa Police Service…
Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say
Anti-trans violence is coming for cisgender women of color, advocates say Imane Khelif, a long-time competitor in women’s boxing, had come to Paris to represent…
York U professors receive grant to advance safe sport environments
York U professors receive grant to advance safe sport environments Professors Lyndsay Hayhurst and Rebecca Bassett-Gunter from York University’s School of Kinesiology & Health Science…
In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused, too
In domestic violence cases, police are more likely to make arrests when pets are abused, too Nearly two-thirds of U.S. households have at least one pet,…
