Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
On May 22, federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould announced Bill C-78, which contains significant changes to the Divorce Act. These changes, when passed, will be the first overhaul of divorce laws in Canada in 20 years. Intended to increase the Continue reading Here we go again. . .
Earlier this month, Timmins police released the identities of the four people killed in a car fire last month. Found inside the car were Tammy Gagnon, 24, Cole Gagnon, 16 and Brandi Gagnon, 14. Found close by but outside the Continue reading Women’s issues are everyone’s issues
In December, I wrote about the work to establish the Rideau Heights Roller Derby (RHRD) that would introduce girls in the north end of Kingston to the magic of roller derby. Thanks to the hard work of the three organizers Continue reading Play like a girl
With never-ending media reports of sexual and other forms of assault and harassment, many perpetrated by men with social, economic or political power, Sexual Assault Prevention Month this year is a grim reminder of how far we have yet to Continue reading Are we over it?