Teamsters Canada

211 – source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. They will connect you with the information and services you need anywhere in Canada.

Technological Self-Defence Guide for Victims of IPV – Information and tips against technological abuse. If you are not in Quebec, you can find resources by following this link: https://sosviolenceconjugale.ca/en/resources 

Victim Services Directory – Developed by the Policy Centre for Victim Issues of Justice Canada, the VSD serves as a comprehensive resource, facilitating the search for appropriate assistance and resources to help those who have been affected by criminal activities.

Canadian Women’s Foundation – Interesting information and FAQs about gender-based violence.

Domestic Abuse Help in Canada and ShelterSafe – Domestic violence resource directory. Find shelters and programs and learn more about DV.

Women and Gender Equality Canada – learn about actions, find resources, research, etc.

Canadian Victims Bill of Rights – The law in Canada provides protection for victims and sanctions for offenders.

Crisis lines throughout Canada listed by province

Family violence – legislation by province:

• Alberta: Protection Against Family Violence Act – DV leave
• Manitoba: Domestic Violence and Stalking Act – Employment standards DV leave
• New Brunswick: Intimate Partner Violence Intervention Act – Employment standards leave (no 10)
• Newfoundland and Labrador: Family Violence Protection Act – Family violence leave policy
• Nova Scotia: Domestic Violence Intervention Act – Notification to Employer, Domestic violence leave – Leaves from work
• Prince Edward Island: Victims of Family Violence Act – Employment standards act DV
• Saskatchewan: Victims of Domestic Violence Act – Employment leaves
• Yukon: Family Violence Prevention Act – Employment standards act DV leave