Burlington politicians heard from delegates, police and a local shelter on how often they experience episodes tied to violence against women in the city.
Burlington politicians heard from delegates, police and a local shelter on how often they experience episodes tied to violence against women in the city.
HALTON- Legislation that seeks to protect children from domestic violence by better educating those who make crucial decision on their behalf has received Royal Assent.
Ontario introduced legislation last week that will see provincially appointed judges and justices of the peace receive education and training on intimate partner violence and coercive control.
The bill was named after Keira Kagan, a four-year-old girl who was found dead with her father at the bottom of a cliff in what is believed to be a case of a murder-suicide.
The bill was named after Keira Kagan, a four-year-old girl who was found dead with her father at the bottom of a cliff in what is believed to be a case of a murder-suicide.
A private member's bill requiring that judges consider domestic violence and coercive control when issuing decisions passed the Senate on Tuesday evening.