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Act Now: Intimate Partner Violence Reform Committee is an emergency response committee tackling systemic barriers for those who have experienced/are experiencing IPV in Newfoundland and Labrador

05/28/2026

Declaring gender-based violence as an epidemic today serves as an important first step in dealing with the issues of violence. I want to thank all of the groups that have been advocating for so long: ActNow, CUPE, Unifor, We're Here for You, and Georgina McGrath.

We know this is a single step, but it is an important one. It will mean so much to survivors, families and advocates across the province to see government finally take action to make sure that all women,
girls, and gender-diverse Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can live here safely.

Gender-based violence has been on the rise in our province. This declaration means that government can allocate time and resources to prevent violence and to support survivors. It is time to move forward and act to end gender-based violence.

We have all heard personal stories of those who have faced violence. This declaration will give people hope. There are so many people struggling and feeling like there is no escape. Shelters are full and turning people away, there's a housing crisis, and there can be a long wait to receive support or help to escape the violence. But today they can know that government recognizes the problem and have committed to work to address it. The NDP Caucus will continue to push for change.

A big thank you to C&S Unique Gifts and Newfoundland souvenirs for hosting the petition to have ankle monitoring impleme...
03/03/2026

A big thank you to C&S Unique Gifts and Newfoundland souvenirs for hosting the petition to have ankle monitoring implemented for serious or repeat intimate partner violence accused on bail.

They’ll be hosting the petition from Tuesday to Thursday.

Every signature counts! Plus a great reason to get out and support a local business😊

Family Violence LeaveWorker RightsIn 2019, the Labour Standards Act was amended to recognize family violence and intimat...
02/17/2026

Family Violence Leave
Worker Rights

In 2019, the Labour Standards Act was amended to recognize family violence and intimate partner violence (IPV). This leave may be used by those who are directly impacted, or who are the parents or caregivers of children affected by family violence.

Employees are entitled to 3 days of paid leave and 7 days of unpaid leave. These days may be used to seek medical attention or counselling, move house, enter a shelter, seek legal counsel, or access the justice system or other professional services.

You must be employed for more than 30 days to be eligible for this leave. You may be asked to provide a note to confirm the purpose of this leave. Your employers are legally bound to keep all information regarding IPV leave confidential. An employee cannot be fired for asking for or receiving this leave

IPV leave qualifies as “protected leave,” meaning you must be returned to working conditions that are not less favourable

Unused days expire at the end of each year and do not accrue

Posters on Workers’ Rights and Employer Obligations have been circulated with stakeholder organizations.

Want one for your workplace?
Email us at: [email protected]

Or print using the link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_Eu2kEs4/A8LxAS5NqeCzMjxEvzGuzQ/view?utm_content=DAG_Eu2kEs4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h058dbf46ba

Family Violence LeaveEmployers’ ObligationsUnder the Labour Standards Act, employees are entitled to 3 days of paid leav...
02/17/2026

Family Violence Leave
Employers’ Obligations

Under the Labour Standards Act, employees are entitled to 3 days of paid leave and 7 days of unpaid Family Violence Leave. These days may be used to seek medical attention or counselling, move house, enter a shelter, seek legal counsel, or access the justice system or other professional services.

An employee must be employed for more than 30 days to be eligible for this leave

You may request a note to confirm the purpose of this leave

You are legally bound to keep all information regarding IPV leave confidential

An employee cannot be fired for asking for or receiving this leave

IPV leave qualifies as “protected leave,” meaning you must return the employee to working conditions that are not less favourable

Unused days expire at the end of each year and do not accrue

Relevant managers in your company are aware of this important benefit and know how to respond to requests for this leave.

Does your workplace have a policy to address IPV? Organizations such as Violence Prevention Avalon East offer Workplace Bystander Awareness training, and the St. John’s Status of Women’s Council provides individualized Equity at Work consultations.

Posters on Workers’ Rights and Employer Obligations have been circulated with stakeholder organizations.

Want one for your workplace?
Email us at: [email protected]

Or posters can be printed here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG-gZmOwCc/nKet4jb0PMV-l71-FLZdOQ/view?utm_content=DAG-gZmOwCc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb6f6035ad5

House of Assembly PetitionAnkle Monitoring for Intimate Partner Violence Accused Released on BailBackgroundOur court doc...
02/16/2026

House of Assembly Petition
Ankle Monitoring for Intimate Partner Violence Accused Released on Bail

Background
Our court dockets are full of breaches relating to conditional release orders (bail), and many of those breaches relate to intimate partner violence (IPV).

Real-time (active) GPS ankle monitoring has a proven track record of reducing all breaches, including violent breaches, when used with IPV accused.

Active GPS monitoring can place virtual zones of exclusion on homes, schools and workplaces, which automatically sound an alarm when the person fitted with an ankle monitor is about to violate conditions of release.

Mobile zones of exclusion can be placed on survivors who carry small, key chain-like devices, giving them the security to move freely when out in their communities.

Therefore, we, the
undersigned,
Call upon the House of Assembly to urge the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to implement an active GPS ankle-bracelet monitoring program immediately as an option for the courts when those accused of seriously violent or repeat IPV offences are released on bail conditions.

To ensure its efficiency, the program should include GPS-based zones of exclusion around dwellings, workplaces and schools and GPS mobile zones of exclusion for victims who request this.

How to Support?
Petitions can be signed at Food For Thought, 84 Gower Street, St. John’s.

Or, petitions can be printed and signed using the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uD4Ma7jyg9Luj9vD1a3YZMMUgS-YCHXvllCWSWnDFK8/edit

The House of Assembly only accepts wet signatures.

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20 Hallett Crescent
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, NL
A1B4C5

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+1 709-757-0137

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