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Over the last 19 months, we have witnessed a pandemic within a pandemic. Physical and social isolation, economic stress, and the uncertainty of dealing with an unprecedented global health crisis have created a perfect storm for increasing domestic violence. The lockdowns imposed by governments to help restrict the rate of infections have made it harder for domestic violence survivors to seek help.
Ottawa (13 Sept. 2021) — The federal election has been called and voter's will be going to the polls on Sept. 20.
"While we may not have wanted this election now, we are here. And we need to take it seriously. There are huge stakes in electing a new government," said Larry Brown, President of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
To help guide people through the many issues being discussed, NUPGE has examined the top 4 parties' platforms and are providing summaries in the form of election guides. We will be launching them every day until election day.
The seventh in our series is Responding to Domestic Violence.
