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Court Watch Report

30/01/2013Access to justice, Family well-being Publication

In January 2013, we released a report entitled: “Supporting Mothers or shutting them out: Results of a court watch.” Publications

2012 Annual Report

30/12/2012Access to justice, Criminalization, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence, Healthcare Publication

Read our 2012 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2011/2012 fiscal year. Publications

Friedmann v MacGarvie [2012]

26/11/2012Access to justice, Gender-based violence Case

Case summary Friedmann involves a female tenant who was sexually harassed by her male landlord. After ending her tenancy, she filed a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal. The Tribunal found that the harassment she endured amounted to discrimination on the basis of sex, and was a violation of the BC Human Rights Code. … Read more Friedmann v MacGarvie [2012]

Moore v Ministry of Education

26/11/2012Access to justice, Economic security, Healthcare Case

Case summary Moore v Ministry of Education specifically concerns discrimination against severely learning-disabled (SLD) students, but the Supreme Court of Canada decision on the case will have important implications for many others experiencing discrimination. Jeffrey Moore, a student with severe dyslexia, required significant special education to meet his educational needs. When the school district cancelled its … Read more Moore v Ministry of Education

Blueprint for an Inquiry Report

20/10/2012Access to justice, Gender-based violence Publication

In 2012, we partnered with the Pivot Legal Society & the BC Civil Liberties Association to produce the report, “Blueprint for an Inquiry: Learning from the Failures of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.” Publications

Talking to BC’s MLAs About the Legal Aid Crisis

30/09/2012Access to justice Publication

Read Talking to BC’s MLAs About the Legal Aid Crisis, a publication by the Campaign for Public Legal Services (CPLS). Publications

Troubling Assessments Report

01/06/2012Access to justice, Family well-being, Gender-based violence Publication

In June 2012, we released a report entitled, Troubling Assessments: Custody and Access Reports and their Equality Implications for BC Women. This report was part of our Family Law Project. Publications

Mapping the Gap Report

30/03/2012Access to justice Publication

In 2012, we released a report entitled, “Mapping the Gap: Linking Aboriginal Women with Legal Services and Resources.” Publications

2011 Annual Report

30/12/2011Access to justice, Criminalization, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence, Healthcare Publication

Read our 2011 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2010/2011 fiscal year. Publications

2010 Annual Report

30/12/2010Access to justice, Criminalization, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence, Healthcare Publication

Read our 2010 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2009/2010 fiscal year. Publications