Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, June 9, 2026 – The National Association of Women and the Law is deeply disappointed by the federal government’s decision to extend the amnesty period for prohibited assault-style firearms until 90 days after the Supreme Court rules ...

NAWL’s Unfinished Business report identifies urgent gaps in Canada’s family law system and offers 40 practical recommendations to better protect survivors and children.  Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, June 3, 2026 – The National Association of Women and the Law is thrilled to announce the launch of a new national report, Unfinished ...

Budget 2026 must go further by investing in women’s economic security, leadership and safety to build a more prosperous and inclusive Canada for all.   Anishinaabe Territory/OTTAWA, April 29, 2026 – The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomes the Spring ...

Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, March 24, 2026 – The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) will intervene this week before the Supreme Court of Canada to defend the constitutional right to equality between women and men, as guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of ...

By recognizing that the exclusion of asylum seekers from the subsidized childcare system is discriminatory toward women, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision represents a substantial victory for women’s equality rights.  On March 6, 2026, the Supreme Court judges confirmed that denying asylum seekers access to ...

Urgent: Defining Protection Orders Broadly under the Firearms Licenses Regulations to Address Intimate Partner Gun Violence and Femicides   Dear Minister Anandasangaree,   Last week, the government concluded its second consultation on the regulatory definition of “protection order” for the purposes of firearm license revocation under former Bill C-21. One of the objectives of Bill C-21 was to protect women and children ...

Anishinaabe Territory / Ottawa, February 4th, 2026 – Following a thoughtful debate in the House of Commons, Members of Parliament voted to move forward with the Keeping the Children Safe Act, paving the way for long-awaited reforms sought by feminist organizations.  By voting to proceed with the study of Bill C-223 at committee, ...

Montreal/Toronto/Ottawa/Quebec City, January 17, 2026 – The launch of the national buyback program for prohibited assault-style weapons is a win for public safety in Canada, say leading gun control advocacy groups and women’s organizations. These firearms are not reasonably used for hunting ...

More action needed for government to deliver concrete results to end gender-based violence and femicides   Anishinaabe Territory/OTTAWA, December 5th, 2025 – On the eve of the 36th anniversary of the Polytechnique antifeminist mass shooting, the National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomes the tabling in the ...

The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomes the report of the Standing Committee on the Status of Women on coercive control and supports its recommendations to amend the Divorce Act to prevent the use of parental alienation allegations in cases of intimate partner violence or ...

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, women’s organizations denounce nearly two years of government inaction on a measure designed to save lives  In December 2023, Bill C-21, reforming the Firearms Act, became law after extensive study in both the House of Commons and the Senate. It contained a simple and essential safeguard: anyone subject to ...

Anishinaabe Territory/OTTAWA, November 4, 2025 – The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is pleased to see multi-year and ongoing funding in Budget 2025 for the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). This predictable and stable funding is vital ...

Anishinaabe Territory/OTTAWA, October 30th, 2025:   The National Association of Women and the Law welcomes the Government of Canada’s pre-budget commitment to provide sustained funding for the Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE). This commitment recognizes that women’s rights and gender justice ...

Anishinaabe Territory / OTTAWA, September 18, 2025 : The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomes the introduction of the Keeping Children Safe Act, a private member’s bill tabled by Liberal Member of Parliament Lisa Hepfner to strengthen protections for women ...

National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) Statement on  Speech from the Throne   Commitments to implement new measures addressing intimate partner gun violence    Anishinaabe Territory/OTTAWA, May 28th, 2025: The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomed commitments in the ...

The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the elected Liberal MPs on receiving a mandate from Canadians to form a new government. During this time of economic turmoil, there is an urgent need for ...

New York UNHQ – It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime Minister has eliminated the position of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE) in his newly announced cabinet. This regressive step undermines decades of progress toward gender equality and ...

Women’s and children’s lives remain at stake until regulations are in place to make new domestic violence provisions operable The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) welcomes the coming into force of important new measures to protect women and children ...

Crucial investments to strengthen women’s movement in Canada will support systemic change, advance equality and protect women’s rights The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is pleased to see the federal government take additional steps toward gender justice with measures ...

The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) commends the Government of Canada’s announcement of critical steps to strengthen gun control measures and increase women’s safety, including the launch of a national assault weapons buyback program and the coming into force ...