Unpacking Ahluwalia: What the Supreme Court of Canada's Decision Means for Family Law

New Podcast Episode: Supreme Court of Canada Creates the New Tort of Intimate Partner ViolenceA landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Canada is set to change family law across the country.In this episode, Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend unpack the groundbreaking decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, where Canada's highest court officially recognized the new tort of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).The decision acknowledges that coercive control, emotional abuse, isolation, and psychological domination can cause profound harm deserving of legal compensation, even when traditional tort claims may not fully capture the reality of the abuse.In this discussion, we explore:• What the Supreme Court decided and why it matters• The difference between family violence and the new tort of IPV• How coercive control is now recognized in Canadian law• What compensation may be available to survivors• The impact this decision will have on family law litigation and settlement negotiations• The practical challenges survivors may face in pursuing these claims• What lawyers, mediators, and separating spouses need to know moving forwardWhether you are a family law professional, mediator, survivor, or someone interested in the evolution of Canadian law, this is an important conversation about one of the most significant family law decisions in recent years.Listen now and join the discussion.#FamilyLaw #SupremeCourtOfCanada #IntimatePartnerViolence #IPV #Ahluwalia #CanadianLaw #FamilyViolence #CoerciveControl #DivorceLaw #FamilyCourt #LegalPodcast #LawPodcast #FamilyLawyer #Mediation #AlternativeDisputeResolution