Quebec Femicides

• Quebec earmarks $3.1M for police forces in fight against domestic violence

  Quebec Public Security Minister Geneviève Guilbault said in a statement Monday that the money will specifically be used to improve support and care provided to victims by police.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2022
  
• Montreal police confirm suspect’s body found in latest Quebec femicide case

  The body of a man who fit the description of the suspect was found Wednesday morning in the water near a hydroelectric plant, but police hadn't yet confirmed the identity.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2021
  
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• Vigil held in honour of presumed victim of conjugal violence in Montreal

  People gathered in Montreal's Park-Extension borough to honour the life of a young mother who was presumably killed by her partner.

  Crime

  Jul 26, 2021
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• Montreal police investigating stabbing death of woman; partner charged with murder

  Quebec has experienced a spate of femicides since the beginning of 2021, with an unofficial count putting the number at 11 now.

  Crime

  May 18, 2021
• Quebec to have single prosecutor in domestic, sexual violence cases

  Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette says the province is looking at creating a court that specializes in domestic violence cases.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
• Quebec investing millions to help violent men after spate of femicides

  In an effort to curb domestic violence, Quebec is investing millions of dollars into programs that help violent men, saying 'we need to address the problem at its source.'

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• Government faces criticism its budget shortchanges Quebec women’s shelters

  Community groups and opposition parties are concerned about increasing violence against women and say Quebec isn't investing enough in women's shelters.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2021