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Press Release: Supreme Court of Canada delivers breakthrough ruling for survivors of intimate partner violence

15/05/2026Gender-based violence Press

Ottawa, ON (unceded Anishinabe Algonquin Territory)—In a breakthrough ruling for survivors, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence (IPV), marking a fundamental shift in how Canada’s legal system responds to abuse. Today’s decision recognizes the gendered nature of IPV and the full scope of its devastating harms. The … Read more Press Release: Supreme Court of Canada delivers breakthrough ruling for survivors of intimate partner violence

Media Advisory: Supreme Court of Canada to hear landmark case on notwithstanding clause and gender equality

18/03/2026Economic security Press

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

Statement from BC Gender Justice and Anti-Violence Organizations

27/08/2025Access to justice, Gender-based violence Press

For Immediate Release August 25, 2025 Vancouver, BC: Today, gender justice and anti-violence organizations from across British Columbia met with Rechie Valdez, Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business and Tourism. Organizations representing the north-west and north coast, rural and remote communities, provincial associations, Indigenous and Black women’s … Read more Statement from BC Gender Justice and Anti-Violence Organizations

Media Advisory: Vigil for Stolen Children to Honour Lives Taken by Systems of Family Separation

23/06/2025Family well-being Press

On June 26, 2025, community members will gather for a Vigil for Stolen Children to honour and mourn the lives of children stolen by systems of family policing, adoption, incarceration, and immigration. This event is part of the first annual Stolen Children’s Month, a series of global vigils and actions taking place throughout June to … Read more Media Advisory: Vigil for Stolen Children to Honour Lives Taken by Systems of Family Separation

Release: Court upholds human rights protections for families facing discrimination

08/05/2025Access to justice, Family well-being Press

In a significant ruling, the BC Court of Appeal affirmed that the BC Human Rights Tribunal has jurisdiction…

In the news – 2025

03/04/2025Access to justice, Criminalization, Economic security, Family well-being, Gender-based violence, Healthcare Press

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. November June May February

Media Advisory: Gender justice organizations to challenge harmful myths and stereotypes about family violence at Supreme Court of Canada

05/02/2025Gender-based violence Press

What: Rise Women’s Legal Centre and West Coast LEAF at Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, a case on family violence. When: February 11-12. Intervenor oral arguments will be heard on February 12. Where: Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.Tune into the hearings via the SSC webcast page. Ottawa, ON (unceded … Read more Media Advisory: Gender justice organizations to challenge harmful myths and stereotypes about family violence at Supreme Court of Canada

Media Advisory: BC Court of Appeal to hear case on human rights oversight over family policing agency

10/12/2024Family well-being Press

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

Release: Gender justice groups urge BC government to repeal harmful name change ban

07/11/2024Criminalization, Gender-based violence Press

Vancouver, unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) homelands – Gender justice groups from across the province are calling on the BC Government to repeal Bill 26 the Name Amendment Act (No 2) 2024. The bill changed the Name Act, restricting access to legal name changes for many British Columbians. The new Name Act … Read more Release: Gender justice groups urge BC government to repeal harmful name change ban

Supreme Court of Canada affirms the dignity of sexual assault complainants

14/03/2024Gender-based violence Press

Ottawa, unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory, March 8, 2024 – Today’s Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) decision affirms the importance of protecting survivors’ equality and dignity rights in the trial process, says West Coast LEAF and LEAF. In its decision in R v Kruk and R v Tsang, the Court ruled against recognizing the proposed rule against “ungrounded common-sense assumptions” as grounding an error … Read more Supreme Court of Canada affirms the dignity of sexual assault complainants