Justice Minister John Hogan conceded the process to enact the legislation took longer than expected as they weighed concerns over privacy and a person's right to know.
With Iris Kirby House operating at capacity, more women are having to turn to private emergency shelters for a place to stay. Here's what they're facing.
Tuesday marks the 33rd anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, when 14 female students in Montreal were shot and killed by a man who said he hated feminists.
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The executive director of Iris Kirby House says the organization has been inundated with demand this year, forcing them to turn away some women and children seeking refuge from violent situations.