Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
Feminists have fought long and hard for a clear criminal definition of consent in the context of sexual assault. We wanted an unequivocal understanding, in law, that unless someone explicitly agrees to specific sexual activity, there is no consent, making Continue reading It’s time to stop laying criminal charges for non-disclosure of HIV status
Pink Floyd may have been right that kids don’t need what a lot of public education has to offer them. Nonetheless, and despite the fact that is it many years since I have gone to school, every fall I feel Continue reading We don’t need no education
Family law in Canada is a strange creature, inasmuch as it is both federally and provincially/territorially regulated. Federal law is restricted to the Divorce Act which, as the name indicates, only applies to people who are seeking a divorce. Obviously, Continue reading Ontario’s child support regime set to become more equitable
I am really happy I am not a CAS worker. Frankly, I don’t want the responsibility; I would be too afraid of making the wrong call. What if I removed kids from their home when it wasn’t really necessary? What Continue reading The state vs parents: the playing field is even less level for some than for others