Posts Tagged ‘violence against women’
We can vote to end GBV!
Ontario’s election day is February 27 – ask all candidates to commit to help Ontario end Gender-Based Violence. 62 lives were taken by femicide in Ontario last year, including the killings of Indigenous women, girls and Two Spirit people, which Indigenous leaders and a National Inquiry have named as genocide. Those are only the confirmed cases.…
Read more10 Essential family law terms to know
Understanding family law can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating a case. To help, we have compiled 10 key terms that are essential to know in family court. These terms will provide clarity and empower you as you move through the process. Application A proceeding in family court begins when one person brings an application, in…
Read more20th Annual Strawberry Ceremony for MMIWG2S
Today, in downtown Toronto, community members from across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including members of our team, gather for the Annual Strawberry Ceremony organized by No More Silence. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this powerful event, which honours Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWGT2S). We also take…
Read moreLuke’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 family violence. This is a historic moment. Survivors of family violence often face significant legal barriers, and this case could change the landscape of legal…
Read moreCase Summary: An interim parenting arrangements motion
This case explores the issue of family violence in the context of an interim parenting arrangements motion. The mother and father were married in India in 2017, after which they moved back and forth between India and Canada twice. They have two young daughters; one born in 2018 and the other in 2023. The mother…
Read moreEmergency Motions Toolkit
For women experiencing intimate partner violence, an Emergency Motion can be a critical step toward ensuring their safety and the safety of their children. However, navigating the Family Court process, especially during a time of crisis, can be overwhelming, with many women feeling unprepared to take this step. At Luke’s Place, we’ve updated and expanded…
Read moreOur recent submission to Legal Aid Ontario
In December, Luke’s Place participated in Legal Aid Ontario’s (LAO) open consultation process on their proposal is to increase the financial eligibility criteria for all duty counsel and criminal certificate services. While we strongly support an increase to the financial eligibility criteria, we implored LAO to extend this financial eligibility increase to their family law…
Read moreThe Importance of a Safety Plan
For women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV), safety can feel out of reach. Having a safety plan is essential for women staying in relationships in which they are being abused, as they are leaving and after they have left. Creating a safety plan is a proactive step toward ensuring both physical and emotional security, as…
Read moreLuke’s Place Legal Clinic: Providing support for women navigating family law
The Luke’s Place Legal Clinic provides free, confidential services to support women across Ontario in navigating family law. Our clinic connects women with experienced family law lawyers who provide summary legal advice. Who can Access the Clinic? Our services are available to self-identified women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced intimate partner violence…
Read moreBe the change before the year ends – donate by midnight!
As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to help women and children across Ontario access the support they need to find safety, justice, and empowerment after leaving abuse. Your donation today, December 31, can help ensure that in 2025: Together, we can make a difference. Every donation counts! Thanks to YOU, countless…
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