Unifor Atlantic Regional Director (right) stands beside a Silent Witness, Minister Boudreau, and Unifor member Erin MacDonald in front of the N.B. Legislature (CNW Group/Unifor)

New Brunswick declares intimate partner violence an epidemic following union advocacy

by Todd Humber June 6, 2025

written by Todd Humber June 6, 2025

New Brunswick's legislature unanimously passed a motion Thursday declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and systemic crisis, following advocacy from Canada's largest private-sector union. The declaration came two days after discussions between Women's Equality Minister Lyne Chantal Boudreau...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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