Shelters support women and children fleeing violence. We support the shelters.
We are the national sectoral voice on intimate partner and gender-based violence in Canada. We connect organizations, co-create knowledge, and advocate for the policies, resources, and relationships that make safety and equity possible.
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Sheltering Under Pressure
WSC’s newest national report presents updated evidence on how shelters are operating under sustained strain due to chronic underfunding, aging infrastructure, workforce pressures, and the ongoing affordable housing crisis.
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Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Nous souhaitons un véritable engagement et une véritable consultation au cours des cinq prochaines années du Plan d'action national pour mettre fin à la VFS.
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
We want true engagement and consultation over the next five years of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. That’s why 200+ GBV organizations
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Entendez les leaders féministes du Canada donner leur avis sur le budget 2026 intitulé, « Maîtres chez nous ». La politique fiscale a un impact
Women's Shelters Canada / Hébergement femmes Canada
Hear Canada’s feminist leaders share their views on the "Masters of our Destiny" federal budget 2026. Fiscal policy has significant impact on the lives of
Come hear Canada’s feminist leaders share their views on the "Maste...