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Peace bonds: You can now apply remotely
Anyone wishing to apply for a peace bond can now do so online.
Read moreInfographic: #WhatWillItTake?
The values and principles that inform the report on the National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence.
Read moreInfographic: A roadmap to a Canada that’s free of gender-based violence
The report for the National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence is a ready roadmap for change. Here’s how it works:
Read moreCase law: Important Supreme Court child support decision
This case provides a clear framework for dealing with child support arrears and requests by payers for retroactive reductions in child support.
Read moreFor immediate release: Time for government action to end violence against women and gender-based violence
Calling on governments to take steps to achieve a Canada free of gender-based violence
Read moreNational roadmap to ending violence against women
A new article by Samantha McCabe in The Tyee on the National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-based Violence describes the history and pillars of the plan as well as interviews those involved in its development, including our Legal Director, Pamela Cross. Pamela Cross, co-chair of the roadmap’s committee for justice and legal…
Read moreAchieving a gender-based violence free Canada
After several months of intense work, Women’s Shelters Canada (WSC) today launches its Roadmap to a National Action Plan on Violence Against Women and Gender-Based Violence. Its report to guide the implementation of the NAP was submitted to Minister for Women and Gender Equality Maryam Monsef at the end of April, and the advocacy campaign…
Read moreStudent placement: Legal Support with Luke’s Place
The Legal Support Student will be responsible for direct service delivery to clients, promoting Luke’s Place services within the community, and supporting the general service delivery needs of the organization.
Read moreFamily violence training for family law advisers: What you don’t know can hurt you and your client
The Department of Justice (DoJ) Canada has launched an online course for family law practitioners on family violence. In 2018, the DoJ hired Luke’s Place to undertake research into family violence screening for family law practitioners. Family law lawyers are often the first point of contact for those entering the family justice system. They need…
Read moreSix common mistakes to avoid when completing financial statements
This is a brief summary of a paper prepared by Robert Shawyer and Andrew Sudano for the Law Society of Ontario‘s The Six-Minute Family Law Lawyer. Their paper was titled, “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: The Six Most Common Mistakes When Drafting Financial Statements And How to Avoid Them.” Don’t…
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