Quebec adopts Gabie Renaud Law to prevent femicides
New legislation allows people to request police information about a partner's history of violence, inspired by Clare's Law.
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Quebec's National Assembly unanimously adopted the Gabie Renaud Law on Thursday, a measure designed to help prevent intimate partner violence and femicides.
The law allows individuals to request information from police about a current or former intimate partner's history of violent behaviour. If officers identify a risk to someone's safety, they can disclose relevant information from their records—helping potential victims make informed decisions and access support services.
Rachel Renaud, sister of femicide victim Gabie Renaud, was present for the vote. "For my sister, for her children, for all victims," she said afterward.
Gabie Renaud, a 43-year-old mother of two, was killed by her former partner in September 2025. Her death was one of several suspected femicides in Quebec that year, prompting calls for stronger prevention tools.
The province says the system will roll out over the next 18 months, involving coordination between police services, victim support organizations, and community groups. Rachel Renaud said her sister's name will now be associated not only with tragedy, but with hope and protection.
Quebec has lost 11 women to suspected femicide so far in 2026.