We've Moved!
NAWL has a new address:
151 Slater Street, #408, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H3.

Real Equality Now!
Our Annual Report 2008-2009 is
in downloadable pdf format.

Understanding Immigration and Refugee Law on Relationship Breakdown
Springtide Resources (formerly Education Wife Assault), in partnership with York University, is pleased to offer two courses that are designed for workers who work with women who have experienced abuse and must navigate Canada’s immigration system. The courses are designed to introduce participants to the most critical immigration and family law issues for women leaving abusive relationships. They will provide participants with current and relevant legal information.

Upcoming courses:
• Understanding Immigration and Refugee Law on Relationship Breakdown, Part 2, Jan 6- Jan 27, 2010
For a detailed breakdown on the courses, please visit the Springtide Resources website. For more information on registration, please visit York University's Department of Continuing Education website.

Women’s Worlds 2011
From 3 to 7th July 2011 in Ottawa and Gatineau : Inclusions, Exclusions, and Seclusions: Living in a Globalized World.

NAWL connects with equality-seeking students
Want to join a Caucus?

How you can help us
NAWL's National Steering Committee is working hard to raise funds in order to hire back staff and restore our organizational capacity in 2008. To support us, please donate at CharityHelps.org.

Not in the Best Interests of Women and Children
An Analysis of Bill 422: An Act to Amend the Divorce Act (also available in doc),
released by NAWL on August 2009.

Brief to the Standing Committee on the Status of Women with regard to the “Public Sector Equitable Compensation Act”
Our concern over this Act begins with the way it was introduced. By bundling it into the 2009 Budget package, Parliament was unable to evaluate the merits or dangers of the legislation independent of the Budget. Given that the law aims to radically reform existing legislation on pay equity for the federal public service in a manner that is not endorsed by labour unions or women’s groups, this maneuver is particularly alarming. Here are a few points of particular concern (also available in doc) with the legislation itself.

NAWL' Report Card on the Throne Speech and the
Harper Government Agenda for the 40th Parliament
Read the Report Card relased on November 24th, 2008.

Harper government working to silence women
On September 20, 2007, NAWL was forced to close its office, lay off its staff, and cease consultations and advocacy on women's legal issues as an outcome of the Harper government's devastating changes to the mandate of Status of Women Canada. A grave blow to the continuing struggle for women's equality.

Missed the NAWL Mothering and Law: Defending Women’s Rights in 2007 Conference?
Read the Conference Proceedings and much more!

Towards a more inclusive
Maternity/Parental Benefits regime!
NAWL hosted over 20 representatives from Canadian and Québécois women’s groups and labour organization for a strategic workshop. Read the report (doc), the proposals for law reform (doc) and the analysis about how to finance new parental benefits (doc).

The "Pay Equity Network" in motion
NAWL convened over 40 representatives from women’s groups and Canadian and Québécois labour unions to achieve key recommendations. Take note of the important updates and read Status report on pay equity in Canada
(also in doc).