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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

Rights-Based Legal Aid Report

30/11/2010Access to justice, Economic security Publication

This report evaluates the legislative tools available to the province to address gender-based pay discrimination…

Missing Women Commission of Inquiry [2010]

26/11/2010Access to justice, Gender-based violence Case

Case summary In November 2010, West Coast LEAF submitted its formal application to be a part of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate the disappearance and murder of dozens of women from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and along the Highway of Tears in Northern BC. West Coast LEAF committed to working in coalition with … Read more Missing Women Commission of Inquiry [2010]

SWUAV v Canada [2010]

25/11/2010Access to justice, Criminalization, Gender-based violence Case

Case summary In April 2011, the Supreme Court of Canada decided to grant the federal Attorney-General’s application for leave to appeal the ruling of the BC Court of Appeal in SWUAV v Canada. West Coast LEAF sought leave to intervene in the case in coalition with ARCH Disability Law Centre and Justice for Children and Youth. The case involves an … Read more SWUAV v Canada [2010]

2009 Annual Report

30/12/2009Access to justice, Criminalization, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence, Healthcare Publication

Read our 2009 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2008/2009 fiscal year. Publications

Submissions on Bill 27: the Money Judgment Enforcement Act

30/01/2009Access to justice, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence Submission

West Coast LEAF and Rise Women’s Legal Centre reviewed Bill 27, the Money Judgment Enforcement Act for its potential impacts on survivors of family violence and family law litigants. We are urging the Attorney General to consider these observations: While there are positive changes being proposed in Bill-27, our review has found some areas where … Read more Submissions on Bill 27: the Money Judgment Enforcement Act