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The End of Limitation Periods for Ontario Sexual Abuse Cases

Hammer breaking a clock with text: The End of Limitation Periods for Ontario Sexual Abuse Cases

New legislation has removed time limits for suing for sexual assault, domestic violence or child abuse. On March 9, 2016, Bill 132 Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment) 2015 received Royal Assent which is the last step in making it a law. Bill 132 is the legislative action plan arising from the Government’s report It’s Never Ok: …