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HB NEWS ONTARIO LEGISLATURE APPROVES MPP'S KEIRA’S LAW MOTION Legislation that seeks to protect children from do- mestic violence by better edu who make crucial decisions on their behalf ha: anoth step closer io ‘becoming a ality. “The Ontario legisla prove a motion, introduced by Oakville North—Bur- lington MPP Effie Trianta- filopoulos, that requires the province to launch con- sultations toward estab- Keira's Law in On- tario The law is named for four-year-old Keira Kagan, who died while on a court- ordered visit with her fa- tion Area in Milton in 2020. ira's body was found at the bottom ofa cliff, with her father's nearby. ‘ile a coroner was un- Wishing you comfort and joy this holiday se Peter Messenger, A President able to determine whether Keira's death was an acci- dent or a result of murder- suicide, her mother, Dr. Jennifer Kagan-Viater, has been adamant that her daughter was murdered by Heather Kagan/ Facebook photo Keira's Law will help protect victims of domestic violence. Brown as an act of revenge amid a long-standing cus- tody dispute. ion with the public and part- ners in the family court sys- “These professionals who work with families must receive this education so that they can identify abusive patterns of behaviour and protect victims of domestic violence and children. Lives like Keira's depend on it." tem to promote and ensure the availability of continu- ed education seminars for rofessionals in Ontario's family court system, such as judges, - Justices of the peace, attorneys, custody “assessor's and so- cial workers, on matters re- lated to intimate partner vi- olence and coercive control “To better protect Onta- The holiday season is all about relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends. As a family business, A1 is proud of the work we do. in ensuring our customers across the GTA can enjoy the holidays in warmth and comfort. From our family to yours, we thank you for your support and wish you a safe, healthy, and enjoyable holiday, and a happy new year. a |®@ ——EEE ey At Air Conditioning & Heating AlAir.ca sl 647-955-1849 3.1420 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON - Dr. Jennifer Kagan-Viater rio's women and children s of i No woman or child should have to live in fear every minute of the a kagan-V Viater said judg- © s, lawye children's aid society ‘workers and custo- cy a assessors 2 nt under- mestic vio- ” mee et We especially S in regard to non-physical 8 violence and coercive con- trol 1 sequieseq “Kepsiny, | soneeg eAyeo | 2 208 ‘SI se professionals who work with families must receive this educa- fon so that they can. nident: inca: tner violence and coercive con- trol, we must ensure judges and other professionals in the family court system re- ceive education and train- ing to fully understand these issues and the signs of abuse," said Triantafilo- los. “The motion is aimed at protecting women and chil- dren who have fled abusive yan and ‘protect iets of domestic violence and children, " said Kagan- Lives like Keira's de- pend on it." Keira's Law is also being debated in the federal Par liament as which would establish training for federally ap- pointed judges. woo"uo}}EYyapIsUt