Bill 207: An important step forward for women fleeing abuse
There is much that is good in Bill 207, the Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, for women leaving abusive relationships.
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TVO article: ‘Vagueness is a gift to an abuser’: What the Tories got right — and wrong — on Bill 207
Journalist Jane Gerster interviewed Luke’s Place and other women’s advocates/services about Bill 207 and its impact on women, as well as the importance of programs like the Family Court Support…
Brief on Bill 207: An Act to amend the Children’s Law Reform Act, the Courts of Justice Act, the Family Law Act and other Acts respecting various family law matters
Updated endorsements – Brief by Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre, Durham Region, OntarioPresented by Pamela Cross, October 5, 2020 This brief responds to Bill 207: An Act to amend…
Bill 207 Justice Committee Hearing: Luke’s Place Submission
Presented by Pamela Cross, Luke’s Place Legal Director on October 13, 2020, 1:00 p.m. Good afternoon. Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you to talk about Bill 207.…
Bill 207: Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act
On September 24th, Ontario’s Attorney General Doug Downey introduced Bill 207, the Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act. This Bill is the province’s long-anticipated follow-up to the federal government’s…
Webinar recording: Ontario’s new Children’s Law Reform Act
Ontario recently significantly revised its family law that deals with custody and access, the Children’s Law Reform Act, to align it with the federal Divorce Act. In this presentation, you will learn…
Ontario’s family law takes a step forward in protecting the vulnerable: Toronto Star op-ed
Luke’s Place Legal Director, Pamela Cross, published an opinion piece in The Toronto Star about the passing of Bill 207: An Act to amend the Children’s Law Reform Act, the…
New custody and access legislation increases safety for women and children fleeing abuse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBill 207, the Moving Ontario Family Law Forward Act, received Royal Assent on November 20th. Likely to come into effect in conjunction with the revised Divorce Act on…
Ontario’s Fall 2020 Budget Consultation Submission: Family Court Support Worker Program
Ontario’s Family Court Support Worker Program provides invaluable supports to increasing numbers of domestic violence survivors who are involved in the family court process. It has done so with no…
Luke’s Place in the news
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