Last updated: February 17, 2025
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Disclaimer: we are not affiliated with any of the lawyers listed in this guide. 
 
If you would like support in discussing your experiences while walking through this directory, email or text us at (289) 778 5747 and we’ll connect you to one of our Peer Support Volunteers. 
 
If you were under the age of 18 in the intimate images that are being non-consensually re-distributed in Canada, you can file a digital report to: https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/report-types
 
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International Resources
CHAYN – is a UK-based non-profit that offers educational resources and a global director of in-person resources for those who’ve experienced technology facilitated sexual violence
 
Genderit.org – is a feminist-based think tank that provides educational resources and directories that discuss the impacts of digital feminism and abuse against women, 2SLGBQTIA+ and gender diverse populations. They also have a guideline for addressing TGBV
 
Takebackthetech.net is a global collaborative campaign to disrupt violence against women and especially technology facilitated gender based violence  
 
Feminist Internet.org is a series of statements that offer a gender and sexual rights equity-informed lens on internet related rights. 
 

Intimate Image Abuse
What to do if someone has threatened to non-consensually distribute your intimate images by Tech Safety Canada 
 

Legal resources
Federal 
Canadian Criminal Code- The non-consensual distribution of intimate images (Section 162.1)
Mischief in relation to data (Section 430 of the Criminal Code)
 
Legal remedies for online harassment, spying, stalking and threats by TechSafety Canada 
 
The Women’s Education and Legal Action Fund (LEAF) offers legal aid, workshops and educational resources for women and gender diverse people impacted by gender based violence. Their legal aid is searchable by regional branches across Canada.
 

Ontario
**The Government of Ontario currently has no laws against the non-consensual distribution of intimate images**
 
The Barbara Schliffer Commemorative Clinic provides legal aid, counselling, translation services and educational resources for women and gender diverse populations who’ve experienced violence. Toronto, ON.
 

Quebec
Bill 73 – “An Act to counter non-consensual sharing of intimate images and to improve protection and support in civil matters for persons who are victims of violence” 
 
This guide walks through the process of reporting the non-consensual distribution of intimate images in Quebec. 

This article by Fasken discusses the implications of Bill 73
 

Nova Scotia
Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act “creates civil remedies to deter, prevent and respond to the harms of non-consensual sharing of intimate images and cyber-bullying”. Survivors can apply to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia for a cyber-protection order. Here is a guide that explains how to file the application
 

Manitoba 
The intimate image protection act (IIPA) (c. 23) allows a person whose intimate image has been distributed without their consent to sue the individual who (non-consensually) distributed the image. Here is Cybertip’s report on Manitoba IIPA. 
 

Alberta
The Protecting Victims of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images Act 
(c P-26.9) prohibits an individual from non-consensually sharing another person’s intimate images. 
 

Saskatchewan
An Amendment to Saskatchewan Privacy Act in 2018 established a right of action against perpetrators who non-consensually distribute someone’s intimate images. 
 
 
Newfoundland and Labrador
Intimate Images Protection Act (RSNL 2018, c. I-22) enables survivors to bring forth an action without the requirement to “show proof” of damages.
 

Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Intimate Images Protection Act (2021) enables applicants to request a publication ban and that the name.
 
Legal Info PEI offers a guide on how to navigate the non-consensual distribution of intimate images for those who live in PEI.
 
RISE is an organization based in PEI that offers free legal advice for survivors of sexual or intimate partner violence or harassment based in Prince Edward Island. 
 
PEI’s RCMP on the non-consensual distribution of intimate images and Constable contact information. 
 
LEAF on Nova Scotia’s NCII work
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Resources for Indigenous folks living in Kanata
(so called “Canada”)
Native Youth Sexual Health Network
 
Talk4Healing - Culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
 
Telephone toll-free: 1-855-554-HEAL
Website: www.talk4healing.com
 
EGALE is a Canadian non-profit that advocates for those who are part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
 

DIY Online safety Guides
CHAYN
Online safety tips by Laurier University  
A Guide for Survivors of Intimate Image Abuse by Tech Safety Canada.
Reporting the non-consensual distribution of intimate images on social me
Cyberstalking prevention and management guide by the Canadian Centre for Victims of Crime.
 
 
Educational resources
Tips for Supporting those who’ve faced TFSV by Western University.
 
 
Canadian Helplines
Fem’aide – “offers French-speaking women experiencing violence support, information and referral to appropriate services in the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week”.

Telephone toll-free: 1-877-336-2433
ATS: 1 866 860-7082
Website: www.femaide.ca
 
Needhelpnow.ca 
Goodtalk
Love is respect
The Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres
Shelter Safe
Assaulted Women’s Helpline