WHAT: West Coast LEAF at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in English Montreal School Board, et al. v Attorney General of Quebec, et al. on the use of the notwithstanding clause and impacts on gender equality protections. WHEN: March 23-26, 2026. Intervenor oral arguments will be heard on March 26, 2026. WHERE: Supreme Court … Read more Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear landmark case on notwithstanding clause and gender equality
This case considers the use of the notwithstanding clause by provincial governments to override fundamental human…
West Coast LEAF is thrilled to welcome Miriam Esquitín as our Director of Strategic Operations. This newly created role marks an important moment for the organization, as we move into a phase of organizational renewal and transition. For over 40 years, West Coast LEAF has advanced gender justice through litigation, law reform, and public legal education. Miriam will play a key … Read more West Coast LEAF welcomes Miriam Esquitín as Director of Strategic Operations
Musqueam Elder Doris Fox was a founding member of the West Coast LEAF Indigenous Advisory Circle and strived to mentor our organization to ground our approach and work in Musqueam ways. This often meant coming to all our work with a deep love, and a good heart and good mind. A very generous person, she … Read more Remembering our Beautiful Elder Doris Fox
West Coast LEAF took part in the Civil Resolution Tribunal’s (CRT) consultation on its draft changes to the Standard Rules and the Intimate Image Protection Order (IIPO) Rules. Enacted in 2024, the Intimate Images Protection Act (IIPA) provides civil remedies to non-consensual sharing or threatened sharing of intimate images. It gives the CRT the authority … Read more Recommendations on the Intimate Image Protection Order rules
Explore root causes, impacts, and bold solutions for lasting economic justice in BC…
After two years of considered work with a circle of cherished Indigenous Advisors, West Coast LEAF launched Changing Tides…
Lillian Howard, a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, came from the Mowachaht/Muchulaht First Nations in Nootka Sound on Vancouver Island. West Coast LEAF is forever grateful for and forever transformed by the gifts Elder Lillian Howard shared with us as a founding member of our Indigenous Advisory Circle. She was extraordinarily giving in offering her … Read more Remembering Elder Dr. Lillian Howard
Every year, hundreds of British Columbians wait anxiously to receive a name that represents who they are, keeps them safe, and upholds their autonomy…
Surveillance of pro-Palestinian protests raises serious discrimination concerns…
