Sheltering Under Pressure: Frontline Realities of Canada’s ​​Violence Against Women Shelters and Transition Houses

This new report provides a current, national overview of the state of shelters for women, children, and gender-diverse people fleeing violence. Drawing from data across the country, the report shows how these intersecting challenges shape shelters’ ability to provide safety, healing, and pathways to independence for women, gender-diverse survivors, and their children. It also outlines key recommendations for governments to address these pressures and strengthen the shelter system.