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Gun Control – NAWL submits brief on Bill C-21 to the Senate


The National Association of Women and the Law submitted a brief on Bill C-21: An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms) to the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs.  NAWL’s overall position on the bill  The National Association of Women and the Law supports Bill C-21 and recommends its quick … Read More

October 10, 2023


NAWL testifies before the Senate regarding publication bans


A publication ban is a court order which, in the context of a criminal trial, prohibits anyone from revealing the identity of a victim, witness or justice system participant. One of the aims of this order is to enable victims of sexual assault to participate in the criminal process without fear of the media disclosing their identity. While publication bans … Read More

June 26, 2023


The fight to defend reproductive rights and gender equality continues


On the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, NAWL joins 128 other equality-seeking organizations in calling on all levels of government to do more for gender equality and for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people’s sexual and reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.  The signatories of the open letter below, drafted by Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights in partnership … Read More

June 22, 2023


NAWL Welcomes Steps in the Right Direction for Vulnerable Populations in Environmental Law: Bill S-5


“The planetary environmental crisis affects everyone, everywhere, but not equally.” Ottawa, ON, Anishinaabe territory: Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, is the first major reform of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) in over 20 years. CEPA is Canada’s cornerstone piece of environmental legislation governing pollution and toxic substances. One of the most significant changes is … Read More

May 31, 2023


Op-ed: MPs’ work on gun control misses target


On March 23rd, 2023, Suzanne Zaccour, our Head of Feminist Law Reform, published an op-ed in The Hill Times with our partners from the #Women4GunControl Coalition Erin Whitmore (Ending Violence Association of Canada) and Paulette Senior (Canadian Women’s Foundation). The op-ed criticizes the disinformation that is being perpetuated with regard to the Liberal Government’s proposed ban on assault-style firearms. Unfortunately, … Read More

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April 26, 2023


Coalition of women’s and feminist organizations call on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to deliver on his call for stricter gun laws


Open letter welcomes the NDP leader’s support for urgent implementation of Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry recommendations, given the party’s lack of concrete support to date for government’s efforts to ban assault-style firearms and handguns in Bill C-21   Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, Ontario, April 24th, 2023 – Today, a coalition of 33 women’s and feminist organizations fighting for stronger gun control … Read More

April 24, 2023


Open Letter to Jagmeet Singh regarding a ban on assault-style firearms


Mr. Jagmeet Singh, M.P. Leader, New Democratic Party House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca – Dear Mr. Singh, The #Women4GunControl Coalition is comprised of 33 national and regional women’s and feminist organizations who have come together to work toward securing a ban on assault firearms in Bill-C-21. The coalition was formed after it became clear that disinformation and partisan … Read More

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NAWL defends sexual assault victims’ rights during the study of Bill 12


On March 28th, 2023, NAWL participated in the Specific consultations and public hearings on Bill 12, An Act to reform family law with regard to filiation and to protect children born as a result of sexual assault and the victims of that assault as well as the rights of surrogates and of children born of a surrogacy project. Bill 12 … Read More

April 20, 2023


Majority of Canadians Support Stronger Gun-Control Measures: Poll 


Survey finds more than 70 per cent of respondents support permanent ban on new handgun purchases and oppose civilians being allowed to own assault-style firearms  OTTAWA — New polling results suggest most Canadians want stronger gun control laws, and 89 per cent of Canadians support requiring authorities to revoke a firearms licence and remove firearms quickly (within 24 hours) from … Read More

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March 20, 2023


Women’s Organizations Call on National Party Leaders to Honour Their Campaign Promises to Ban Assault-Style Firearms


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 07/03/2023 Weapons designed for war are a threat to the safety of women and girls, groups say Ottawa, ON: Thirty-one women’s and feminist organizations from across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Trudeau to honour his government’s longstanding commitment to ban assault-style firearms in Canada. The groups are also asking all opposition party leaders to respect the wishes of … Read More

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March 7, 2023


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20 July 2023
July 20, 2023

NAWL Letter to Justin Trudeau Urging for Diversity in the Supreme Court of Canada

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The National Association of Women and the Law is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to appoint a woman who is Indigenous, Black, racialized, and/or from other equality seeking communities to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada.  The Supreme Court ...
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22 June 2023
June 22, 2023

The fight to defend reproductive rights and gender equality continues

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On the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, NAWL joins 128 other equality-seeking organizations in calling on all levels of government to do more for gender equality and for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people’s sexual and reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.  ...
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15 June 2023
June 15, 2023

Open Letter to Ministers re: Upcoming meeting of Forum of Ministers on Human Rights

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NAWL joins group of civil society organizations and individuals urging Ministers to consider open letter in advance of the upcoming meeting of Forum of Ministers on Human Rights, to be held on June 20, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “As the fourth ...
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24 April 2023
April 24, 2023

Open Letter to Jagmeet Singh regarding a ban on assault-style firearms

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Mr. Jagmeet Singh, M.P. Leader, New Democratic Party House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Jagmeet.Singh@parl.gc.ca – Dear Mr. Singh, The #Women4GunControl Coalition is comprised of 33 national and regional women’s and feminist organizations who have come together to work toward securing a ...
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7 March 2023
March 7, 2023

Open Letter: #Women4GunControl call for a federal ban on assault-style firearms

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To: Justin Trudeau, Pierre Poilievre, Yves-François Blanchet, Jagmeet Singh, Elizabeth May  CC: Ron McKinnon, Raquel Dancho, Kristina Michaud, Paul Chiang, Pam Damoff, Iqwinder Gaheer, Peter Julian, Dane Lloyd, Glen Motz, Taleeb Noormohamed, Peter Schiefke, Doug Shipley (members of the Standing Committee on ...
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6 December 2022
December 6, 2022

Joint statement in solidarity with Indigenous families mourning the murder of four Indigenous women

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21 June 2022
June 21, 2022

BILL C-28: Letter to Senators

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The Senate of Canada  Ottawa, Ontario  Canada  K1A 0A4    June 21, 2022     Dear Honourable Senators:    Re: Bill C-28 – Self-Induced Extreme Intoxication    I write on behalf of the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL). Founded ...
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16 May 2022
May 16, 2022

Letter to Ministers: Firearms Controls and Violence Against Women

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The Honourable Marco Mendicino, P.C., M.P.  Minister of Public Safety     The Honourable Marci Ien, P.C., M.P. Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth  House of Commons  Ottawa, ON  K1A 0A6    Dear Minister Mendicino and Minister Ien,  Re Firearms ...
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26 October 2021
October 26, 2021

NAWL Support for MLA Lynne Lund’s proposed Non-Disclosure Agreements Act

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PEI Legislative Assembly 165 Richmond St. Charlottetown, PEI C1A 1J1 Dear Members of the P.E.I. Legislative Assembly: Re: Letter of Support for Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreements Act The National Association of Women and the Law is proud to support MLA Lynne Lund’s proposed ...
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29 June 2021
June 29, 2021

NAWL letter to the Senate in support of Bill C-6

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Honourable Senators, The National Association of Women and the Law is a not-for-profit feminist organization that promotes the equality rights of women, in all their diversity, through legal education, research and law reform advocacy.  We are writing to voice our support for ...
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10 June 2021
June 10, 2021

Open Letter to Ministers Bennett and Miller on behalf of gender justice and human rights organizations in solidarity with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples

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The Honourable Carolyn Bennet, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Government of Canada   Dear Ministers, On behalf of national, regional and local gender justice and human rights organizations, we are in solidarity with the Tk’emlúps ...
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10 March 2021
March 10, 2021

Open letter in support of Bill C-15, An Act Respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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“The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is the framework for reconciliation at all levels and across all sectors of Canadian society.” – Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Principles of Reconciliation, Principle # 1. Parliament has an historic ...
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17 November 2020
November 17, 2020

NAWL signs joint letter to the Prime Minister and Minister Freeland re: Taskforce on Women and the Economy

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The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Action Plan on Women in the Economy Taskforce Dear Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Freeland, The ...
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5 October 2020
October 5, 2020

NAWL co-signed a letter dated October 5, 2020 to Premier Legault on the death of Joyce Echaquan

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Dear Premier, We are writing to you to express our outrage as leaders of feminist movements throughout Canada on the death of Joyce Echaquan, an Atikamekw woman who was the mother of seven children and a cherished family and community member. We ...
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18 September 2020
September 18, 2020

Joint letter by Feminist Groups including NAWL to Minister Freeland, calling for her to host a roundtable with Women’s Rights organizations and feminist leaders as part of the net federal budget consultations

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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Re: Roundtable with women’s rights and equality-seeking organizations for Federal Budget 2021 Dear Minister Freeland, In this unprecedented moment in history, federal budget priorities ...
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20 August 2020
August 20, 2020

NAWL letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice on SCC nominations

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NAWL letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice dated August 20, 2020, calling for the nomination of women and/or men who are Indigenous, Black, racialized, and/or from other equality seeking communities, to fill the two forthcoming Ontario vacancies on the ...
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12 August 2020
August 12, 2020

Open letter to the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada: There is no time like the present to build a pan-Canadian system of child care

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Now is the time to lay the groundwork for the construction of a system of child care, as you promised Canadians in the last federal election. You and other federal ministers have publicly acknowledged the importance and centrality of child care. In ...
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7 July 2020
July 7, 2020

NAWL signs letter on the use of a restorative approach to an inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting

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We write to you as directors and leaders of organizations across Canada that work to eliminate or reduce domestic violence, sexualized violence, and other gender based violence. We were shocked to see media reports that the launch of an inquiry into the ...
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22 May 2020
May 22, 2020

Canada must protect the rights of sex workers during COVID-19 by ensuring access to emergency income supports

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Thank you for your steadfast commitment to women’s rights and gender equality, including your prompt action to mobilize funding to address the gendered impacts of the pandemic. We write at this time to urge that—further to your mandate to ensure that GBA+ ...
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19 May 2020
May 19, 2020

Letter sent by NAWL to the Prime Minister from women’s rights and equality seeking groups on feminist policy making in the context of COVID-19

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It is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching and long-term gendered impacts. Women are front and centre when it comes to the impacts of and responses to the pandemic. From increased risk of violence in abusive homes under lockdown to expanded ...
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