Ontario Investing More than $26.7 Million to Protect Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

November 3, 2025

Our government is taking action to end gender-based violence in Ontario by investing in community partners and strengthening local services.

As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by improving access to services and supports, the funding will help increase accessibility at emergency shelters across the province and help victims navigate the family court system.

Ontario shelters serve over 12,000 women and dependents each year. The government’s investment will support capacity at over 65 emergency shelters across the province, including those serving rural, remote and northern communities and Indigenous-led shelters, to ensure space is available where and when it’s needed.

The funding will also help increase access to Family Court Support Workers across the province.

• Court Support Workers help survivors of gender-based violence understand the court process, prepare for proceedings, access referrals to specialized services and supports in the community, and accompany victims to court proceedings.

By strengthening community-based services, our government is helping to prevent violence and support women to succeed everywhere—at home, at work, and in their communities.