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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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