Reports and Publications
Explore our reports, briefs, submissions, and other publications advancing gender equality and feminist law reform in Canada.
September, 2026
Institutional Failures and Child Murder in Canada
This report examines institutional failures in cases of child murders that occurred within the context of a conflictual parental separation in Canada.
September, 2026
Annual Report 2025-2026
This year’s work reflects the strength, urgency, and impact of feminist law reform at a time when the rights, safety, and economic security of women and gender-diverse people continue to demand attention and action.
July, 2026
Strategic Plan 2026-2030
Over the next five years, our vision is to strengthen NAWL’s role as a national leader in advocating for feminist law and policy reform while continuing to mobilize and support the broader movement.
June, 2026
Strengthening Divorce Act Protections for Survivors of Family Violence
Unfinished Business examines how the 2021 amendments to the Divorce Act are working in practice and identifies persistent gaps that continue to place survivors at risk.
February, 2026
Dignity, Safety, and a Guaranteed Livable Income
Across all of the perspectives in this report, a clear through-line emerges; income security is a key component in ensuring the safety, autonomy, and substantive equality of women and gender-diverse individuals.
Latest News
Economic Security
October 5, 2026
Federal Budget 2026: NAWL’s Priorities for Women’s Safety and Economic Prosperity
Our Priorities
September 30, 2026
Statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Family Law
September 24, 2026
New report links deaths of eight Canadian children to institutional failures
Court Decisions
September 14, 2026
A Major Victory for Women: Federal Court of Appeal Finds Employment Insurance Rules Discriminatory
Annual Report
September 9, 2026
NAWL’s 2025–2026 Annual Report
Recent Updates
June 16, 2026
NAWL Receives Crucial Funding to Strengthen Its Capacity
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