State of the Field
State of the Field: Tracking Impact and Exploring Sector Patterns Our work happens within a broader context, where systems, cycles, trends, and shocks impact the work we do and the success of our efforts. With our first State of the Field report, we take a closer look at the factors that influenced our sector and […]
New Standing Committee Examines Coercive Control
Coercive Control Legislation Gets New Hearing The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women undertaking a study of coercive behaviour While the bill to criminalize coercive control awaits a third reading in the House of Commons (more on that in the sidebar), legislators have found a new path to find out more […]
Coercive Control Bill Moves to Committee
The evening of February 7, 2024, Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct), was read the second time in the House of Commons and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. This parliamentary committee will study the law in depth, and may recommend changes. Typically, the committee will […]
Podcast sheds light on coercive control: Listen Now!
Listen or watch: click your streaming platform below! Youtube Podcast Spotify Amazon Google Play-circle On the latest episode of the Life Changes Channel podcast, host Deena Kordt engages in a powerful and enlightening conversation with Sagesse’s CEO, Andrea Silverstone and our director of innovation and programs, Carrie McManus. The episode, Hope in Hell: Sagesse, delves […]
Coercive Control Bill in 2024
On February 7, 2024, Bill C-332, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (controlling or coercive conduct), is projected to continue its second reading in Canada’s House of Commons. The Bill was introduced in November 2023 by its sponsor, MP Laurel Collins (NDP, Victoria), who shared a personal and moving speech in support of the legislation: “The […]
Coercive Control Bill to Have Second Reading
Advocate for Bill C-332 and help expand protections for people in abusive relationships It’s a type of abuse experienced in most violent relationships and is a common precursor to domestic homicide. And it’s often completely legal. Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used to regulate and dominate another person’s daily life and remove their […]
Justice Minister Aligned on Coercive Control
Justice Minister: Offence Targeting Coercive Control Aligned with Government Efforts On August 14, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, reaffirmed his government’s support for amending our Criminal Code to protect the many Canadians impacted by coercive control. Minister Virani’s remarks were captured in a letter to David Cameron, Regional […]
Next Step in Criminalizing Coercive Control
Private member’s bill to expand protections for people in abusive relationships Keep informed on Bill C-332 On May 18, 2023, NDP MP Laurel Collins (Victoria) introduced a private member’s bill to provide more legal protection for individuals experiencing coercive control. Read the announcement here. “Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home,” said Collins in […]
New year, new hours!
Going forward, our text, call and chat lines will be open until 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We know many Albertans work during the day, and these extended hours allows more people to get the support they need. Currently these extended hours are temporary with the potential to become permanent. You can connect with […]
Celebrating Jubilee Medal Winners
Ten of Alberta’s top social sector leaders received The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal on Wednesday. “I am so grateful for each of you, and the contributions you’ve made,” said Andrea Silverstone, CEO of Sagesse, the organization that nominated the individuals. “You’ve had a profound impact on communities across Alberta, and the country.” Silverstone, […]