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RELEASE: BC Court of Appeal to decide how healthcare governing bodies can protect the safety of women

For immediate release – January 4, 2016 VANCOUVER – Today, West Coast LEAF will be in BC Court of Appeal as an intervenor in College of Massage Therapists of BC v Scott. The case considers when and how Read More

RELEASE: BC Supreme Court sets aside decision to deny accreditation to Trinity Western law school for procedural reasons

For immediate release – December 10, 2015 VANCOUVER – Today, in Trinity Western University and Brayden Volkenant v. Law Society of British Columbia, the BC Supreme Court found that the Law Society of BC made procedural errors when it Read More

Coalition Honours Families and Advocates as Canada Launches National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has issued a press release to honour the families and Indigenous community organizers who have fought tirelessly for the national inquiry that is about to begin. The Coalition has also called Read More

RELEASE: Report card finds that BC fails to make the grade in women’s equality

For immediate release – November 2, 2015 VANCOUVER – Today, West Coast LEAF released its seventh annual report card on women’s rights in BC. While the situation for women in BC has seen minor improvements this year, unfortunately for Read More

Coalition on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls demands provincial accountability for deleted emails regarding Highway of Tears

In coalition with 17 other organizations, West Coast LEAF has issued a press release urging the BC government to take immediate action to improve safety on the Highway of Tears, repair transparency and accountability, and implement effective strategies to address the Read More

UN report on cyberviolence highlights rampant online issue

Hear Kendra Milne, our Director of Law Reform, speak about our research on cyber misogyny, our work to educate youth about their rights and responsibilities online, and our vision for equality in online rights and safety. West Coast LEAF Read More

Province funds work to raise awareness of elder abuse

Ministry of Health press release, June 18, 2015 Read More

Trinity Western fights BC law society’s refusal to accredit law grads

The Globe and Mail, August 24, 2015 Read More

TWU litigation begins in BC

Canadian Lawyer Magazine, August 24, 2015 Read More

B.C. opens Parents Legal Centre to divert child-protection cases from court

The Province, March 28, 2015 Read More

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