Task Force to End Gender-Based Violence Advances Work on Early Priorities

The article reports that reforms to Canada’s Criminal Code, including the criminalization of coercive control in intimate relationships, took effect on July 18 as part of changes to the Protecting Victims Act and related bills. It notes that these reforms aim to strengthen protections against intimate partner violence, gender-based violence, hate crimes,…

Three men in the St. John’s metro area were charged after three separate domestic-violence incidents on Sunday. The incidents included: a 39-year-old man charged with Assault by Choking, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Violence Against an Intimate Partner; a 44-year-old man charged with Assault, Violence Against an Intimate Partner, and two breaches of…

Two sentences: A 42-year-old man in St. John’s was arrested overnight after an incident of intimate partner violence. He was charged with assault, mischief, and the new offence of violence committed against an intimate partner, and appeared in court.

The article reports that the federal and provincial governments have committed $607.4 million over four years to strengthen supports in the fight against gender-based violence, as part of the next phase of the 10-year national action plan launched in 2022. It notes that in 2024–2025, more than one million people accessed support services and over 27,400…

The federal and provincial governments have committed $607.4 million over four years to strengthen supports in the fight against gender-based violence, as part of the next phase of the national action plan launched in 2022. The funding aims to continue expanding services, prevention initiatives, and supports for victims and survivors, with authorities…

The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers responsible for the Status of Women concluded their 44th annual meeting, reaffirming commitment to advancing gender equality, women's economic participation, and preventing gender-based violence. They announced federal funding for the next phase of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence…

The article reports that ministers in Moncton, New Brunswick announced over $607 million in funding for a national plan to end gender-based violence. It notes that lawmakers committed both financial resources and time to addressing gender-based crime.