New legislation in Saskatchewan means victims of cyberstalking and coercive control can access the same support systems as victims of physical violence.

The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act adds those two categories to Victims of Interpersonal Violence Act, which protects victims through emergency restraining orders and includes a process for ending long-term tenancy agreements when a risk of future violence is identified.

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The new legislation is expected to take effect next week after receiving approval from Saskatchewan’s lieutenant-governor.

“This bill makes clear that victims a

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