Law and Justice
Advancing Legal Recognition and Responses to Economic Abuse
Economic abuse is frequently overlooked within legal and justice systems despite its significant impact on safety, financial stability, and long-term wellbeing. CCFWE works to strengthen legal frameworks, improve access to justice, and ensure economic abuse is recognized and considered across family, civil, and criminal law systems.
Key Priorities
- Recognition of economic abuse in legislation
- Family law and post-separation abuse
- Child support and financial obligations
- Access to justice and legal supports
- Legal remedies and protections
Our Work
We advance policy and legislative reforms that improve legal protections and strengthen justice system responses to economic abuse.
Relevant Publications and Resources
- CCFWE Brief: Bill C-223 Keeping Children Safe Act (April 20, 2026)
- Submission on the Creation of a Potential Coercive Control Offence in the Context of Intimate Relationships (October 23, 2023)
- Submission on Bill 41 – Protection from Coerced Debts Incurred in relation to Human Trafficking Act, 2023 (June 26, 2023)
- CCFWE Executive Director’s Speech on Bill 41 (July 10, 2023)
- 13 Policy Recommendations for Canada’s National Action Plan to end GBV (February, 2021)