Many immigrant women are fearful of any police involvement.
In most cases, this is because of past experiences with the police in their home countries, especially if the woman is from a country where the police are symbols of human rights violations. For many women it is important to know what Canadian police can do. The following are some frequently asked questions about laying charges. The police respond to and investigate all complaints of wife assault. The police must talk to you and your partner separately and get a written statement from each of you.