Policy

Expert Evidence & Legal Interventions

Constitutional Challenge to PCEPA – Anwar & Harvey vs. Canada, Ontario Court of Justice (2019)

As expert evidence in this case currently before the courts, CGSHE provided key evidence from our AESHA research evaluating the impact of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) on engagement of third parties.

 

The Health of LGBTQIA2 Communities in Canada

Report of the Standing Committee on Health

A report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA)’s study of LGBTQIA2 health in Canada, with contributions from CGSHE's Dr. Travis Salway (below).

June 1, 2019   |   Download (pdf)

Protecting Canadian sexual and gender minorities

CGSHE Brief "Protecting Canadian sexual and gender minorities from harmful sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts"

A brief submitted by CGSHE's Dr. Travis Salway to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) for this study of LGBTQIA2 health in Canada.

May 2, 2019   |   Download (pdf)

The Gendered Impact of Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure

CGSHE Brief "The Gendered Impact of Criminalization of HIV Non-Disclosure: Implications for Criminal Code Reform"

CGSHE's Dr. Andrea Krüsi on behalf of the SHAWNA Project provided a policy brief as expert evidence to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights on the gendered impacts of criminalization of HIV non-disclosure.

April 29, 2019   |   Download (pdf)

BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

Forsaken: The Report of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

CGSHE's Dr. Kate Shannon provided two days of expert evidence (see affidavit below) at the BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, based on results from CGSHE's community-based AESHA Project.

November 19, 2012   |   Download (pdf)

BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry - CGSHE Expert Evidence

CGSHE's Dr. Kate Shannon Expert Report and Appendices, BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry

CGSHE's Dr. Kate Shannon was asked to prepare this Expert Report and Appendices, entered into evidence in the BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, based on results from CGSHE's ongoing community-based AESHA Project.

October 17, 2011   |   Download (pdf)