Clancy on Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women

December 9, 2025

QUEEN'S PARK — Aislinn Clancy released the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

“Today we take a moment to remember the 14 women who lost their lives in a hateful and misogynistic attack at École Polytechnique over 35 years ago. These women never came home for the holidays.

We mourn their deaths and the ongoing acts of hate that continue in this province and across the world, which are becoming more prevalent in our communities.

I’m worried about the rise of toxic masculinity, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia spreading in our communities, especially through social media. 

It’s vital that we listen to survivors and lift up the voices of women everywhere in our province. 

On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, and Day 12 of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Ontario Greens continue to call on the Ford government to: 

• Pass legislation to declare Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic in Ontario
• Adequately fund social supports for women who experience gender-based violence, including transitional housing 
• Increase tenant protections and the shelter allowance for those on social assistance so women and gender-diverse people are not trapped in dangerous living situations due to too-high housing costs

Address the systemic causes of inequality and gender based violence through policies like affordable childcare and economic advancement opportunities.”

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