Release: Court upholds human rights protections for families facing discrimination
In a significant ruling, the BC Court of Appeal affirmed that the BC Human Rights Tribunal has jurisdiction…
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The Access Toolkit
A parent’s counsel’s guide to advocating for meaningful access arrangements in child and family services proceedings…
In the news – 2025
At West Coast LEAF, we’re proud to make the news regularly, to share our expertise widely, and ultimately to shift public opinion, laws, and policies. Here’s some of what we’ve been up to in 2025. May February
Re-envisioning family safety and well-being at the intersections of family policing and gender-based violence
We’re identifying the changes needed to ensure the safety…
Media Advisory: BC Court of Appeal to hear case on human rights oversight over family policing agency
December 10, 2024—For Immediate Release What: West Coast LEAF at BC Court of Appeal to intervene in R.R. v Vancouver Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society. When: Hearing datesare December 11-13, 2024. Where: BC Court of Appeal (Vancouver). See hearing list for courtroom and broadcast link. Vancouver, unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) … Read more Media Advisory: BC Court of Appeal to hear case on human rights oversight over family policing agency
2024 Provincial Election Toolkit— Supporting Family Well-being
The 2024 provincial election is a chance to push politicians to commit to meaningful changes for child and family well-being.
West Coast LEAF statement of solidarity with Palestine
West Coast LEAF stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people in the face of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Lepine v Correctional Services Canada [2024]
This Canadian Human Rights complaint deals with discrimination by Correctional Services Canada against Amanda Lepine and her son…
Joint submission on the Family Law Act Modernization Project
The FLA builds off the 1979 Family Relations Act and is BC’s primary legislation on issues related to family relationships…
Joint submission to the BC Law Institute on Parentage
In a joint submission, West Coast LEAF and Rise Women’s Legal Centre responded to the BC Law Institute’s (BCLI) Consultation Paper on Parentage. The Consultation Paper suggests reforms that will update and modernize BC’s parentage laws under Part 3 of the Family Law Act (FLA). Parentage is the legal relationship between a parent and child. … Read more Joint submission to the BC Law Institute on Parentage