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February 18, 2025 | MPP '21 Alexandra Ages聽writes how the alarming rise in intimate-partner violence and femicide across Canada, emphasizing that urgent action and accountability are needed to address this crisis. She argues that appointing a national gender-based violence commissioner would provide crucial oversight and help ensure effective implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. While increased funding for shelters and prevention programs is essential, Ages stresses that only coordinated, well-resourced, and survivor-centered policies can begin to stem the growing tide of violence against women nationwide.