North Bay police charge man with attempted murder in IPV case (January 26, 2026): A North Bay man faces attempted murder and multiple related charges after police responded to an assault involving a male accused and a female victim in the downtown area. Investigators uncovered additional altercations, leading to further counts including forcible confinement, uttering threats, assault, assault causing bodily harm and numerous probation breaches. Police withheld the accused’s name to protect the victim’s identity and emphasized supports for victims and the importance of early help. Source link → CTV News

Fifth suspected femicide in Quebec since the start of 2026 (January 27, 2026): A woman and a man were found dead in Manawan, with provincial police investigating what appears to be a domestic murder‑suicide—Quebec’s fifth suspected femicide in January. Advocates highlighted the lack of local shelters, systemic discrimination facing Indigenous women, and the urgent need for housing and services. Women’s Shelters Canada’s new ‘Refer Her’ workplace‑focused campaign was cited as one effort to improve safety and employer responses to domestic violence. Source link → City News

Here are some lesser‑known resources for victims of conjugal violence in Quebec (January 30, 2026): CBC Montréal compiled practical tools for IPV survivors in Quebec, including self‑assessment questionnaires from SOS violence conjugale and guidance on tech‑enabled tracking threats. The piece lists free legal advice options like Rebâtir, information lines at the DPCP, multilingual support via Shield of Athena, and financial assistance through IVAC. Advocates stress early help‑seeking and remind readers to call 911 in immediate danger. Source link → CBC News

Domestic violence is rising in Quebec: Can taking care of men save women’s lives? (January 31, 2026): CTV News reviewed a decade of domestic‑violence calls handled by Quebec police, where interventions have grown sharply alongside dozens of femicides. Experts debated whether addressing men’s ‘despair’ alongside sexism is key to prevention, while advocates warned against minimizing patriarchal roots of violence. Police data show rising calls and varying regional femicide patterns; service providers report demand beyond capacity. Source link → CTV News

New fund addressing intimate partner violence honours Cape Breton woman killed last year (February 1, 2026): The Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia launched a fund honouring Logan Alexandra Russell to support education and dialogue on gender‑based violence. Her family hopes the initiative will help people recognize signs of abuse and confront stigma, while also calling for programs that reach men earlier. Organizers say relying on the criminal justice system alone will not end gender‑based violence, urging broader community‑level prevention. Source link → CBC News

Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Cases

Medicine Hat man charged in youth sexual assault investigation (January 26, 2026): Medicine Hat Police charged a 38‑year‑old man, alleging sexual contact with a youth employed at his business between September and December 2025. Arpit Dave faces counts of sexual assault and sexual contact with a child and is due in court on February 11, 2026. Police urged anyone with information to contact the Family Crime Unit and emphasized victim privacy and well‑being. Source link → West Central Online

Police arrest, charge man with sexual assault of a minor (Windsor) (January 27, 2026): Windsor Police charged a 69‑year‑old man after a 15‑year‑old reported being given edibles and sexually assaulted by a man she met online. Investigators seized electronics and laid multiple counts including sexual assault, sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, obtaining sexual services from a person under 18, and child luring. The child was treated at hospital; police asked anyone with information to contact the CASA unit. Source link → CBC News

Saint John police confirm at least 12 victims in sexual offences investigation at nursing home (January 27, 2026): Saint John Police are investigating alleged sexual offences at a long‑term care facility, with at least 12 residents in their 70s to 90s identified as victims. A suspect who is neither an employee nor a resident has been identified; security has been added while police continue outreach to families. Officials set up a dedicated phone line and urged anyone with information to contact investigators. Source link → CTV News

Sault man charged with luring, sexual assault of youth under 16 (January 27, 2026): A 22‑year‑old Sault Ste. Marie man allegedly lied about his age and sexually assaulted a youth under 16 on two occasions after contact through a messaging app. Police charged him with multiple counts including luring, sexual assault on a person under 16, sexual interference, and failures to comply with a release order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing after being arrested on January 23. Source link → CTV News

Charlottetown lawyer and former P.E.I. PC candidate pleads not guilty to sexual assault (January 28, 2026): Charlottetown lawyer Michael Drake pleaded not guilty in P.E.I. Supreme Court to a sexual assault allegation tied to 2024, electing trial by judge alone. The case, previously adjourned over cellphone‑evidence issues, is unrelated to his work at McInnes Cooper; he no longer holds party roles with the PCs. A trial date has not yet been set; the matter returns to court in March.  Source link → CBC News

Crown wins appeal of Robert Regular acquittal, case sent back for new trial (January 28, 2026): Newfoundland and Labrador’s Court of Appeal overturned lawyer Robert Regular’s 2024 acquittals on multiple sexual‑offence counts involving one complainant. The majority found the trial judge relied on inadmissible and collateral evidence that improperly affected credibility assessments and privacy interests. The case is remitted for a new trial; a decision on proceeding is pending. Source link → CBC News

Man cleared of 1984 murder of Winnipeg girl makes court appearance on new charges (January 28, 2026): Mark Edward Grant, acquitted in 2017 in the 1984 murder of Candace Derksen, appeared by video in Vancouver on new allegations including sexual assault and unlawful confinement. He remains in custody while counsel works on a bail plan; details are under a publication ban with a no‑contact order in place. Police say the new charges relate to an alleged Downtown Eastside incident on January 8 involving a woman in her sixties. Source link → City News

Ontario man accused of sexually assaulting teenage girls appears in court (January 28, 2026): Ty Arends, 23, is moving toward trial on allegations he sexually assaulted multiple teenage girls in the Orillia area, having allegedly lied about his age and provided alcohol. He is on bail to a surety after earlier proceedings; a publication ban covers evidence and complainant identities. Court records show prior arrests related to similar alleged conduct, with another appearance scheduled virtually. Source link → CTV News

Kamloops serial rapist denied parole over high risk to violently reoffend (January 29, 2026): The Parole Board of Canada denied full and day parole for Troy Schank, serving a five‑year sentence for sexually assaulting three women, finding him a high risk to reoffend. A risk assessment cited violent and sexual recidivism concerns, ongoing cognitive distortions, and inadequate release planning. Schank’s sentence ends in late 2028; the board said his progress is outweighed by public‑safety risks. Source link → Castanet Kamloops

Man, 32, arrested after police say child sexually assaulted by music teacher in Winnipeg (January 29, 2026): Winnipeg Police charged private music teacher Jett Russel Panganiban with sexual assault, sexual interference and invitation to sexual touching of a school‑aged student. The alleged assaults occurred during lessons at a residence between January 2022 and July 2025; he was arrested and released as the investigation continues. Police asked anyone with information to contact investigators. Source link → CBC News

Alberta man charged with sex crimes against teen camper at horse ranch (January 30, 2026): RCMP obtained a warrant for 72‑year‑old Barry Francis Baker (aka ‘Bear’) on allegations of sexual assault, sexual assault by choking and sexual exploitation tied to a ranch near Rocky Mountain House. A woman reported assaults beginning at age 16 while attending summer camps at the ranch, prompting a 2024 investigation and January 15 charges. Police say the suspect has not cooperated; the case involves one victim to date and has no court date as summonses have not been followed. Source link → CTV News

 Calgary serial rape suspect won’t learn his fate until after Easter as judge’s decision delayed (January 30, 2026): A verdict for Richard Robert Mantha—accused of sexually abusing several women and kidnapping—is delayed until April 7 as the judge is away until late March. The case stems from a 2023 arrest following a large property search; the trial has faced delays including the accused’s health issues. He faces 20 charges related to alleged assaults against seven women, with some counts conceded by the Crown. Source link → Calgary Herald

Canadian man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting 100‑plus girls in the United States (January 30, 2026): A 40‑year‑old Toronto man pleaded guilty in Washington, D.C., to production of child pornography and coercion/enticement after posing online as a U.S. teen boy. Under a plea, he admitted exploiting more than 100 girls aged 11–17 across the United States over seven years; he previously received a 12‑year Canadian sentence in 2022 for related crimes. He faces a mandatory minimum of 25 years and up to life in prison in the U.S., with sentencing set for May 27. Source link → Global News

Workplace, Professional & Institutional Misconduct

B.C. massage therapist ‘pinched and licked’ woman without consent, regulator finds (January 28, 2026): B.C.’s regulator concluded former massage therapist Raja Ramaswamy committed sexual misconduct, relying on a binding 2023 criminal conviction for sexual assault. The discipline panel deemed the victim credible and Ramaswamy’s testimony inconsistent; he had already surrendered his licence before the 2025 hearing. Sanction submissions are underway, with penalties to be decided next month. Source link → CTV News

Calgary police officer dismissed for sexually exploiting a female colleague (January 28, 2026): The Calgary Police Service dismissed Const. Mike Oakey after a disciplinary hearing found he sexually exploited a female colleague and shared intimate images without consent. Oakey was previously demoted in 2024 for distributing explicit photos and video of the colleague; he has 30 days to appeal and is suspended without pay in the interim. CPS confirmed the officer may seek an appeal; his lawyer says he intends to do so. Source link → Global News

Brampton man exploited newcomer females seeking work: Halton police (January 28, 2026): Halton police charged Tejinder Dhaliwal, 47, alleging he lured newcomer women with fake entry‑level job ads, then drove them to isolated lots, sexually assaulting one and offering employment in exchange for sex to another. The incidents occurred in Milton and Halton Hills in 2025; he was arrested Jan. 26 and released after a bail hearing Jan. 27. Investigators believe there may be more victims and urge tips to the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit. Source link → CP24

Disgraced judge resigns (January 31, 2026): Ontario Court Justice Paul Currie resigned days before a penalty hearing after a judicial panel found he committed misconduct, including raping a woman and breaking her wrist. His retirement ended the Ontario Judicial Council’s jurisdiction to impose sanctions; criminal charges laid in 2023 had previously been withdrawn for no reasonable prospect of conviction. The panel’s full reasons are pending; Currie has denied the allegations. Source link → Toronto Star

Officers’ alleged assault on lawyer at Oshawa courthouse referred to York police (January 30, 2026): Durham Regional Police referred allegations that officers assaulted defence lawyer Sudine Riley at the Oshawa courthouse to York Regional Police for a criminal probe. Counsel alleges Riley, who is Black, was slammed into a desk, placed in handcuffs and charged with trespassing; the SIU declined to invoke its mandate. The officers were reassigned away from courthouse security as calls mounted for an independent investigation. Source link → Canadian Press

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG)

Saskatoon MMIWG gathering lets families share their experience, advice (January 28, 2026): Families and advocates gathered in Saskatoon to share lived experiences and advice on the MMIWG crisis, highlighting stark Prairie‑region disparities. Speakers said some policies and systems still fail Indigenous people, underscoring the ongoing need for communication and advocacy to ‘break the silence.’ Participants emphasized honouring lost loved ones while pressing for coordinated change across communities and governments. Source link → Global News

Policy, Advocacy & System Reform

New campaign urges Canadian employers to better recognize domestic violence at work (January 27, 2026): Women’s Shelters Canada launched ‘ReferHer.ca’ to guide employers on legal duties and practical steps when workers show signs of domestic violence. Executive director Anuradha Dugal outlined federal and provincial obligations, while Sarain Fox fronted the campaign urging employers to look beyond ‘performance’ to possible abuse. The campaign connects workplaces to training and resources, emphasizing safety‑planning and non‑investigative support. Source link → CTV News

Ontario court orders new law licence assessment for man who sexually abused children (January 27, 2026): Ontario’s top court set aside a Law Society Tribunal decision deeming an applicant—identified as ‘AA’—to be of ‘good character’ despite child sexual abuse and non‑disclosure. The court said the finding was unreasonable and inconsistent with public trust considerations, ordering a new assessment. While not foreclosing possible rehabilitation, the panel criticized conditions like supervision with minors as fundamentally at odds with a good‑character conclusion. Source link → CP24

Liberal MP proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s Divorce Act (January 28, 2026): Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner tabled a bill to strengthen court recognition of coercive control, require family‑violence screening by lawyers, and give children greater voice in custody disputes. Backed by NAWL and hundreds of groups, proponents argue the reforms would curb misuse of ‘parental alienation’ claims and prioritize safety and children’s best interests. Supporters, including Women’s Shelters Canada, say the changes could be life‑saving for families fleeing post‑separation abuse. Source link → CP24

CanWCC Launches Strategy that puts Canada’s One Million Self‑Employed Women at the Centre of Economic Power (January 29, 2026): The Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce unveiled a three‑year national strategy centered on one million self‑employed women and gender‑diverse people. It targets gaps in recognition, safety nets and pay equity, noting self‑employed women earn about 72 cents for every dollar earned by self‑employed men. CanWCC aims to push data, policy frameworks and supports so self‑employed women are no longer sidelined in economic decision‑making. Source link → Newswire