Intimate partner violence will soon have tougher penalties under new law (opens original article in a new tab)

Canada introduces stricter penalties for intimate partner violence, including automatic first-degree murder charges for killings in coercive relationships, with new offences and sentencing guidelines. The law, named after a victim, will be replaced by a broader government bill if it passes.

• Canada's Criminal Code will have tougher penalties for intimate partner violence, including first-degree murder charges for killings in patterns of coercive conduct.
• A new offence of violence against an intimate partner will be created, covering threats and attempted violence, with sentencing guidelines for manslaughter.
• Bailey's Law, named after Bailey McCourt, will be replaced by Liberal Bill C-16 if it becomes law, which includes broader measures like defining 'femicide' and addressing deepfakes.