Safety Together: Addressing gender-based violence and the family policing system
A community-driven research project on the intersections of gender-based violence and family policing…
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Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear landmark case on notwithstanding clause and gender equality
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
English Montreal School Board, et al. v. Attorney General of Quebec, et al.
This case considers the use of the notwithstanding clause by provincial governments to override fundamental human…
West Coast LEAF welcomes Miriam Esquitín as Director of Strategic Operations
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
Remembering our Beautiful Elder Doris Fox
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
Recommendations on the Intimate Image Protection Order rules
The non-consensual sharing of intimate images is a type of gender-based violence…
Tackling the income and pay gap: Community-led solutions for economic justice
Explore root causes, impacts, and bold solutions for lasting economic justice in BC…
Report back on Changing tides: An action plan to dismantle white Supremacy, settler Supremacy, and anti-Indigenous racism at West Coast LEAF
After two years of considered work with a circle of cherished Indigenous Advisors, West Coast LEAF launched Changing Tides…
Remembering Elder Dr. Lillian Howard
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
Repeal the changes to the Name Act
Every year, hundreds of British Columbians wait anxiously to receive a name that represents who they are, keeps them safe, and upholds their autonomy…