Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
The work to support survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) is overwhelming. There is never enough money or time, and there are always more survivors needing support. Government policies – as well as the lack thereof – create new challenges Continue reading Naming it to change it
Because my work sometimes attracts the attention of men who do not like what I do, as I planned my recent book tour I considered what I would do if these events caught the attention of either a lone irate Continue reading What about the men?
As many of you know, Bill 173 — which would declare IPV to be an epidemic in Ontario and which builds on similar declarations made by almost 100 communities across the province – has been sent to a special legislative Continue reading News both bad and good
This post is a slightly edited version of an op-ed that originally appeared in Chatelaine magazine. December 6, 1989, is seared into the memories of millions of Canadians. It’s the day that a gunman shot and killed 14 women, wounding Continue reading December 6, 2024