With International Women’s Day approaching on March 8th, we take this time to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and ending gender-based violence (GBV) and reflect on the work remaining to be done.
Read more
We’ve spent a lot of time engaged around the possible criminalization of coercive control over the last several years. Most recently, this involved appearing before Senate and House Committees and providing written briefs in their study of Bill C-332. However, with the recent prorogation of the federal government,
February 22nd marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Canada.
Human trafficking is a major issue in our province. Ontario has the second highest rate of Human Trafficking out of all the provinces in Canada (Stats Can). Trafficking is an incredibly pressing issue in our community as 62% of Canadian human trafficking cases originate in the GTA.
Ontario’s election day is February 27 – ask all candidates to commit to help Ontario end Gender-Based Violence.
62 lives were taken by femicide in Ontario last year, including the killings of Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people, which Indigenous leaders and a National Inquiry have named as genocide. Those are only the confirmed cases.
February 20th is the World Day of Social Justice, a day dedicated to advancing social equity, human rights, and systemic change. At Luke’s Place, we know that intimate partner violence (IPV) is a social justice issue deeply rooted in gender inequality, systemic discrimination, and structural barriers that prevent survivors from accessing safety,
Today, in downtown Toronto, community members from across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including members of our team, gather for the Annual Strawberry Ceremony organized by No More Silence.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of this powerful event, which honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWGT2S).
On February 11th and 12th, 2025 Luke’s Place will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia – a landmark case that will determine whether there should be a tort of family violence.
This is a historic moment. Survivors of family violence often face significant legal barriers, and this case could change the landscape of legal remedies available to survivors across Canada.
As technology continues to shape our lives, it is important to recognize how it can also be used as a tool for harm. Technology abuse is a growing form of violence that involves using digital tools and platforms to control, harass, or intimidate others. For survivors of intimate partner violence,
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of Black individuals and communities and to reflect on their ongoing fight for justice and equality. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting Black women and advocates who have paved the way for anti-violence work and explore some of the intersections of gender-based violence and racial violence.
The recognition of the new tort of family violence in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia was a groundbreaking advancement in the law. It provided survivors with a civil law remedy that speaks to their experiences and financially compensates them for the harm they endured.
The issue of whether there should be a common law tort of family violence will be decided by the Supreme Court of Canada later this year.
