The Supreme Court Expands Civil Remedies for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
On May 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada released its landmark decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, recognizing for the first time the tort of intimate partner violence in Canadian common law. Writing for the majority, Justice Kasirer held that existing torts such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress do not adequately…