Coercive Control

• Saskatchewan government introduces Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act

  Sask. government introduced legislation to protect domestic violence victims. The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act is aimed at helping victims escape sooner and more often.

  Nov 6, 2025
  
• New federal private member’s bill aims to criminalize coercive conduct against women

  Private member’s bill, C-332, brought forward by New Democrat MP Laurel Collins seeks to amend the Criminal Code around coercive behaviour.

  Politics

  Jun 12, 2024
  
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• A new bill wants to criminalize ‘coercive’ conduct in Canada. What is it?

  Controlling or coercive behaviour between partners is being explored as a criminal offense in Canada amid growing conversations and awareness of domestic abuse.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2023
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• Supporters celebrate passing of Keira’s Law, aimed at battling domestic abuse

  A party celebrating passage of laws educating judges on the dangers of domestic and intimate partner violence was hosted by politicians and supporters in Burlington, Ont.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• Canada’s Senate passes Keira’s Law aimed at educating decision-makers on domestic violence

  Keira’s Law was tabled in 2022 seeking to protect children involved in custody litigation following the tragic death of a four-year-old in Milton, Ont.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
• Keira’s Law aims to educate judges about domestic violence

  'If we can get this private member's bill passed, then I believe Keira's legacy will be a positive one,' said Pam Damoff, MP for Oakville—North Burlington.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2022
• Calgary advocates warn about coercive control, another type of domestic violence

  Prevention advocates are warning people about a lesser-talked-about type of domestic violence: coercive control.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2021