Laura, an alias created to protect her identity, had just removed herself from an abusive relationship, despite numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, Canada's minister for Women and Gender Equality said there has been a 20 to 30 per cent increase in domestic violence since the pandemic began. Housing, says they're doing their best to provide service during the COVID-19 pandemic. government secured nearly 300 emergency shelter beds in hotels and other facilities in response to the increase in domestic violence calls. about domestic violence have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: CBC News May 15, 2020 09:56 UTC