"Recognizing femicide in the Criminal Code is a meaningful step, but legislation alone will not end this genocide," said Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, President of NFSC Inc. "The true measure of these reforms will be whether Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people are safer because of them. That requires consistent implementation, accountability, and sustained commitment across the justice system and all levels of government."
The disproportionate violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people is rooted in systemic inequities, colonialism, and ongoing failures to address the root causes of this crisis. Legal reforms must be accompanied by sustained investments in prevention, coordinated action across all levels of government, and the full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice, which are legal imperatives.
These reforms should be viewed as one component of a broader responsibility to advance systemic change and accountability. NFSC Inc. stresses that these reforms must translate into measurable outcomes for families, survivors, Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQIA+ people at the heart of this crisis. This includes ensuring justice systems are equipped to apply these changes consistently, that Indigenous-led solutions are resourced, and that the safety of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people remains an absolute national priority.
While these reforms represent meaningful progress, they must mark the beginning—not the conclusion—of Canada's response to this crisis.
NFSC Inc. remains committed to working alongside all governments, institutions, and partners to ensure that these reforms deliver real, lasting protection and bring Canada closer to ending this ongoing genocide.
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