Case Comment: Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released the monumental decision of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, on May 15, 2026, and it has been making news waves ever since.…
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Luke’s Place will be intervening at the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
On February 11th and 12th, 2025 Luke’s Place will appear before the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia – a landmark case that will determine whether there should be a tort of…
Luke’s Place will be intervening at the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
The recognition of the new tort of family violence in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia was a groundbreaking advancement in the law. It provided survivors with a civil law remedy that speaks…
Ontario Court of Appeal Rejects Tort of Family Violence in Decision of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
The Ontario Court of Appeal rejects the tort of family violence in the decision of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, which was released on Friday, July 7, 2023. Luke’s Place intervened in…
Luke’s Place intervenes in the important decision of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
From left to right, Frankie Wood and Kirsten Mercer for Luke’s Place and Archana Medhekar, Anna Matas and Samantha Eisen (not pictured) for the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic. On March…
Case Comment: Abu Kibash v Gamal, 2026 ONSC 2969
Abu Kibash v Gamal, 2026 ONSC 2969, examines the circumstances that will support the court in hearing a motion on an urgent basis. The wife/Applicant brought an urgent motion regarding…
The Tort of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, and what it means for survivors of IPV On Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET, the Learning…
Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
Luke’s Place welcomes landmark ruling paving the way for improved access to justice for survivors of intimate partner violence Luke’s Place today welcomed the Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark decision…
A Strong Foundation, A Bold Future: 2024-25 Annual Impact Report
Celebrating 22 years of Leadership, Advocacy, and Transformation It is with deep gratitude that I reflect on this past fiscal year at Luke’s Place, my final year as Executive Director.…
International Women’s Day
Empowered voices: Women shaping law reform Throughout Canada’s history, countless women have worked tirelessly to advance gender equality. In 1884, women in Ontario fought to enact the Married Women’s Property…