This report describes mistakes made by the government of British Columbia and the Commission in structuring the Inquiry, with the aim of identifying specific lessons for future commissions of inquiry involving ...
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A change in government after 16 years has presented a unique opportunity to call for significant, systemic reform to BC's ailing justice system—changes that will benefit the most marginalized in society along with ...
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A new study outlines fundamental problems with expert evaluations of parenting used by BC courts in child custody and access disputes. The study examines what are commonly referred to as 'Section 15 reports' conducted ...
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This report highlights legislative and regulatory policy changes within the BC government between 2001 and 2005 that disproportionately harm single mothers on social assistance and their children.
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In 2009, a project was initiated to research and collate legal resources for women created by various family and social service agencies throughout the province. The report was released in 2010. It was written by ...
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In 2011, a project was initiated to research and collate legal resources for Aboriginal women created by various family and social service agencies throughout the province. The report was released in 2012. It was ...
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Using and strengthening Canadian legal responses to gendered hate and harassment online. Topics: "Revenge Porn"; Non-consensual sharing of intimate images among youth; Child sexual exploitation; Cyberstalking; and ...
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Explores legal and policy issues affecting mothers & prospective mothers with disabilities & makes recommendations to law/policy makers. Contents: Social Model of Disability, Legal Framework, Child Protection, Family ...
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The 2010 CEDAW Report Card grades the BC government's compliance to the international standards of women's rights and freedoms outlined in the United Nations' Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination ...
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This report was submitted to the CEDAW Committee by the BC CEDAW Group and the Poverty and Human Rights Center before Canada's 2008 CEDAW review. It provides an overview of women's equality issues in BC to ensure the ...
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