Panel on Violence Against Women travels Canada to gather input
The Canadian Panel on Violence Against Women was created in 1991 after complaints from women's groups and the Montreal massacre. It aims to produce an interim report in May and a final report by December sent to the House of Commons.
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Montreal
Marc Lepine
Canada
Dauphin
Pat Marshall
Marshall
Metro Action Committee On
Winnifred Giesbrecht
Winnipeg
Indigenous Women’s Collective of
Manitoba
Aboriginal Circle
House of Commons
Parliament Hill
Lemieux
Dauphin Swan River Twinned With Durham for Voyageurs 92
Ottawa reports the Dauphin Swan River riding twinned with Durham Ontario for Voyageurs Canada 92 the largest youth exchange in Canada. Up to 125 youths aged 16 to 21 can take part in this program run by the Secretary of State and MPs with Air Canada. Applications close May 8 and interested individuals should contact the Dauphin riding office.
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Ottawa
Dauphin- Swan River
Durham
Ontario
Voyageurs Canada
Brian White
Canada
Robert R. de Cortet
Secretary of State of Canada
Dauphin-Swan River
Department of the Secretary of State
Air Canada
Voyageurs Canada 92
Spring storytime begins May 1 at Roblin library
A preschool program starts May 1 with five Friday sessions from 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. in Roblin District Library’s junior section. Registration is required before May 1 and space is limited. For details contact Marlene Beattie at 937-2443. The library is part of Parkland Regional Library, sponsored by RM of Shell River and the town of Roblin.
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Roblin & District Library
Marlene Beattie
Roblin & District Li
Brary
Parkland Regional Library System
RM of
Shell River
Roblin
Panel aims to help children facing violence at shelters
Lemieux notes the Dauphin battered women’s shelter visit as panel members push a program to listen to children. She emphasizes focusing on child welfare amid domestic violence issues and seeks practical advocacy.
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Dauphin
Panel discusses violence and mothers' experiences
A panel explored from 1 to their experience of violence and the impact on mothers who endure violence, with an attendee who has worked in the field sharing insights.
Statistics on violence against women and proposed solutions
The panel discusses high violence rates against women including 10 percent battered by partners and 25 percent sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. It notes policing gaps and suggests small fixes such as database access to restraining orders to aid rapid emergency response.
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