Quebec adopts Gabie Renaud law to help prevent femicides
Posted June 11, 2026 4:37 pm.
Last Updated June 11, 2026 4:41 pm.
The Quebec government officially adopted the Gabie Renaud Law on Thursday, a new measure aimed at helping prevent intimate partner violence and femicides.
Rachel Renaud, the sister of femicide victim Gabie Renaud, was at the National Assembly for the vote, which received unanimous support from all parties.
“For my sister, for her children, for all victims,” said an emotional Rachel Renaud following the announcement.
Inspired by Clare’s Law, the legislation will allow individuals to request information about a current or former intimate partner’s history of violent behaviour.
Police will be able to disclose relevant information from their records when there is a risk to someone’s safety, with the goal of helping potential victims make informed decisions and access support services.
The law was championed by Renaud’s family following the death of Gabie Renaud, a 43-year-old mother of two who was allegedly killed by her former partner in September 2025.
Her death became one of several suspected femicides in Quebec that year, adding to calls for stronger prevention tools and protections for victims of intimate partner violence.
The province says the system will be rolled out over the next 18 months and will involve coordination between police services, victim support organizations and community groups to assess requests and provide assistance to those at risk.
Following the vote, an emotional Rachel Renaud said her sister’s name will now be associated not only with tragedy, but with hope, prevention and protection, as her legacy lives on through efforts aimed at preventing similar tragedies.
