For immediate release – April 15, 2016 VANCOUVER – In a ground-breaking judgment, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled today that mandatory minimum sentencing for certain drug offences violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This case challenged a Read More
As one of more than 25 members of the Coalition on Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, West Coast LEAF endorsed a media advisory to publicize the April 7th 2016 live streaming of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights’ public hearing Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
