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Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes Tort of Intimate Partner Violence

May 15, 2026

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 in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, which recognizes a new tort of intimate partner violence in Canadian law. This ruling,

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Join our team! Volunteer Director, Board of Directors
May 7, 2026
Bill C-223 (Keeping Children Safe Act)
May 6, 2026
New Worker Training: Strengthening Family Court Support Workers Across Ontario
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Holding Space: Mental Health, Frontline Work, and Supporting Survivors During Family Court
May 4, 2026
Sexual Violence Prevention Month  
May 1, 2026
Case Summary: Breakdown of Shared Parenting Plans 
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Celebrating Commitment and Community: 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
April 23, 2026
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