Quebec: Women Demand Action Against Domestic Violence

0:00It's April 21st. This is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. In Quebec, Femisides are hitting record highs, with as many women killed by their partners in the first four months of 2026 as in all of, 20-25. Activists from Quebec Solidar and Women's Groups rallied outside Premier Christine for Sheth's Montreal office Tuesday, saying all that's needed to. Stop. This is Real Political Will. This came right after the ninth woman this year. Hyba El-Razzi was allegedly killed by her spouse. Leaders like Rubik Azal shared an open letter signed by over 600 people demanding a new ministry just for women's rights and equality. Plus, a law-letting women check if their partner has a violent past. Women across the province are feeling helpless and scared, writing in to ask what they can do as the violence shakes everyone. Since 2020, about 85 women and 13 kids have died from domestic violence here. That's more than one polytechnic massacre.

1:02Every year, they also want way more funding for women's shelters, where half the women's seeking help get turned away because there's no space. Azal stressed not to wait for elections on October 5th. Use the money now to save lives and follow up on the 190 recommendations from a 2020 committee that's mostly been ignored. With the female premiere in charge, there's some hope for change, but symbols won't cut it. Quebec needs action today to protect women living in fear at home.