Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
The statistics must be said, and said again, and again, and again, until we do something to change them. Indigenous women represent approximately 5% of Canada’s total female population, and yet they make up 24% of all homicide victims and Continue reading The ancestors of tomorrow
I write often — and critically — about the criminal law response to sexual assault. Believe me, I’d be happy to stop writing negative pieces about the criminal system in favour of having something positive to say, but that day Continue reading Still not getting it right
When it comes to the topic of gender-based violence, there’s more often bad news than good. Rates of violence, including femicide, remain high. Funding for frontline services is too little and insecure. Meaningful law reform is often too little too Continue reading Sometimes, there is good news
I’ve never found seat belts in cars comfortable. This is true whether I am in the front passenger seat or the driver’s seat. As for the back seat, well, I have to admit that — when I have the misfortune Continue reading Meet THOR-5F