Shelters support women and children fleeing violence. We support the shelters.
We are the national sectoral voice on intimate partner and gender-based violence in Canada. We connect organizations, co-create knowledge, and advocate for the policies, resources, and relationships that make safety and equity possible.
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Sheltering Under Pressure
WSC’s newest national report presents updated evidence on how shelters are operating under sustained strain due to chronic underfunding, aging infrastructure, workforce pressures, and the ongoing affordable housing crisis.
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Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Hébergement femmes Canada est en recrutement ! Nous sommes à la recherche d'une formatrice chevronnée et bilingue, ayant de l'expérience dans l'élaboration et la livraison
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Women's Shelters Canada is hiring! We're looking for an experienced, bilingual trainer with experience developing and delivering trainings and other educational materials to support our
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
WSC's Executive Director, Anuradha Dugal, appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights to provide witness testimony on Bill C-9. Her testimony focused on
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
On May 15, 2026, Canada’s Supreme Court recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal basis for civil claims - an important step toward acknowledging
Domestic violence is basis for lawsuits, Supreme Court finds | Watch News Videos Online
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