Domestic Violence Victims

• Quebec to look into why domestic violence tracking bracelet system failed

  The department said last week that an offender managed to get close to the victim in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. in a suspected domestic violence case without the alarm triggering.

  Crime

  Sep 24, 2023
  
• B.C. wants to know if domestic, sexual violence survivors should get paid leave

  B.C. and Alberta are the only two provinces that don't offer paid leave to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

  Aug 30, 2019
  
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• Saskatchewan will offer paid leave to victims of domestic violence

  The Saskatchewan Coroners Service says that over the last 14 years, 71 people have died in domestic homicides - more than half of them women.

  Canada

  May 13, 2019
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• Women’s shelters oppose Edmonton police policy to not name domestic homicide victims

  In establishing a formal directive, the organization consulted with its members. The position statement was unanimously approved by its board.

  Crime

  Feb 13, 2019
• 10 days of paid leave could give domestic violence survivors a new start

  New Zealand passed a nationwide law giving 10 days of paid leave from work to domestic violence survivors. But things are more complicated in Canada.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2018
• Sask. NDP introduces bill to support victims of domestic violence

  The Opposition NDP has introduced a bill that, if passed, would provide critical support to victims of domestic violence in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2017
• Feds keeping an eye on leave for domestic violence victims in Manitoba, Ontario

  Manitoba is currently the only jurisdiction in Canada with a law which allows victims of domestic violence to take time away from work.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2016