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
In 2011, we released an Equality Impact Statement on the issue of Carbon Tax. Publications
Read our 2011 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2010/2011 fiscal year. Publications
In 2011, we released an Equality Impact Statement on the Residential Tenancy Act, as well as a backgrounder on this issue. Publications
In 2011, we released an Equality Impact Statement on the issue of home heating, along with a backgrounder on this issue. Publications
Read our 2010 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2009/2010 fiscal year. Publications
This report evaluates the legislative tools available to the province to address gender-based pay discrimination…
Read our 2009 Annual Report to learn about West Coast LEAF’s work for gender justice in the 2008/2009 fiscal year. Publications
Case summary Rick v Brandsema is a BC family law case in which the parties entered a separation agreement that left Mr. Brandsema with substantially more assets than Ms. Rick after 27 years of marriage. Ms. Rick suffered mental health challenges when the agreement was signed and identified herself as a survivor of domestic violence. West … Read more Rick v Brandsema [2009]
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