Recommendation number 79 from the jury in the inquest to end Intimate Partner Violence is the first directed to the federal government.
It says it must explore adding the term “Femicide” and its definition to the Criminal Code to be used where appropriate in the context of relevant crimes. A similar recommendation was directed at the province.
Erin Lee from Interval House explains the significance of the term.
Lee adds that its important to make that distinction when investigating IPV cases.
She adds that making the change will allow the conversations about equity issues related to gender based violence are highlighted, validated and part of the ongoing discussion.
You can listen to the complete conversation with Erin Lee below.