How to support Bill 112: Lydia's Law
- Sign the petition
- Join MPP Fife at Queen's Park for the Lydia's Law debate on May 27, 2026
- Watch a video of the May 4 press conference
What is Lydia's Law?
Lydia is a sexual assault survivor who endured a traumatic two-year wait for justice due to court backlogs in Ontario. She shared her experience with Waterloo MPP Catherine Fife.
On April 18, 2024, MPP Fife introduced a private member's bill, called Lydia's Law, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the handling of sexual assault cases, protect survivors, track and report on sexual assault case delays, and improve access to legal supports. The bill addresses the retraumatizing and cruel treatment of survivors in the justice system.
In May 2024, the government dispensed the bill without debate, and silenced survivors.
The bill died when a provincial election was called in February 2025.
Following the verdict in the nearly five-year sexual assault trial of former neurologist Jeffrey Sloka, MPP Fife will be tabling it again in May 2026. This time, the bill has three male co-sponsors - MPPs Terence Kernaghan, John Vanthof and Sol Mamakwa.
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MPP Fife calls for Lydia’s Law, warns survivors cannot be silenced again
May 4, 2026 -
Fife stands with survivors following Sloka verdict, calls for Lydia’s Law
April 24, 2026 -
Fife: “Survivors didn’t get their day in court – now they lost their day in legislature”
May 15, 2024
MPP Fife at Queen's Park: May 4, 2026
"As Sexual Assault Violence Prevention Month begins, can the Attorney General tell survivors why they should have any confidence in Ontario's justice system?"