NAWL Library
The NAWL Library contains more than 300 reports, letters, articles, and other resources accumulated throughout the 30+ years of NAWL’s activity.


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October 10, 2023
Gun Control – NAWL submits brief on Bill C-21 to the Senate
Brief
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 ...
September 28, 2023
NAWL’s Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Federal Budget
Appearances and Submissions
In September, the National Association of Women and the Law submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to share ...
September 6, 2023
Feminist organizations launch a new alliance to advance feminist law reform and end gender-based violence in Canada
Press Release
Algonquin Anishinaabeg Territory/Ottawa, ON The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) and Luke’s Place announce the launch of The Chanterelle Alliance for ...
August 31, 2023
Student essay contest on women’s rights and feminist law reform
Celebrating 50 years of advocacy for gender equality The National Association of Women and the Law (NAWL) is pleased to announce the launch of ...
July 20, 2023
NAWL Letter to Justin Trudeau Urging for Diversity in the Supreme Court of Canada
Open Letter
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 ...
June 26, 2023
NAWL testifies before the Senate regarding publication bans
Brief
A publication ban is a court order which, in the context of a criminal trial, prohibits anyone from revealing the identity of a victim, ...
June 22, 2023
The fight to defend reproductive rights and gender equality continues
Reproductive Justice
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 ...
June 15, 2023
Open Letter to Ministers re: Upcoming meeting of Forum of Ministers on Human Rights
Open Letter
NAWL joins group of civil society organizations and individuals urging Ministers to consider open letter in advance of the upcoming meeting of Forum of ...
May 31, 2023
NAWL Welcomes Steps in the Right Direction for Vulnerable Populations in Environmental Law: Bill S-5
Our Priorities
“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, ...
April 26, 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 ...
April 24, 2023
Coalition of women’s and feminist organizations call on NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to deliver on his call for stricter gun laws
Recent Updates
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 ...
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 ...
April 20, 2023
NAWL defends sexual assault victims’ rights during the study of Bill 12
Family Law
On March 28th, 2023, NAWL participated in the Specific consultations and public hearings on Bill 12, An Act to reform family law with regard ...
March 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 ...
March 7, 2023
Women’s Organizations Call on National Party Leaders to Honour Their Campaign Promises to Ban Assault-Style Firearms
Violence Against Women
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 ...
March 7, 2023
Open Letter: #Women4GunControl call for a federal ban on assault-style firearms
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, ...
February 26, 2023
JOB POSTING: BILINGUAL Communications and Development Officer
Description Come and join our small, but dynamic, feminist team! If you are passionate about working to advance substantive equality for all women and ...
February 24, 2023
JOB POSTING : BILINGUAL Office Administrator
Description Come and join our small, but dynamic, feminist team! If you are passionate about working to advance substantive equality for all women and ...
February 13, 2023
NAWL Intervenes in an Important Family Law Case!
Appearances and Submissions
On February 15th, 2023 NAWL will intervene in a family case before the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan. The case, Friesen v Friesen, concerns ...
January 30, 2023
NAWL takes a stand against victim blaming
Family Law
Mothers who have experienced intimate partner violence are often accused of being “alienating” in family court. In December 2022, the National Association of Women ...