A Crack in the Silence: Canada's Supreme Court Ruling on Intimate Partner Violence The Supreme Court of Canada has made a landmark decision, one that marks a significant shift in the country's approach to intimate partner violence (IPV).
The ruling recognizes IPV as a basis for civil lawsuits and is being hailed by advocates and government officials alike as a major breakthrough.
At its heart, the case involved Kuldeep Ahluwalia, a self represented litigant who took on his abuser in court.