Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial government declares gender-based violence an epidemic, a move announced by the province on the day of the announcement. The government’s decision follows similar actions taken by other Canadian jurisdictions, including Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The declaration is intended to formally recognize the issue and support efforts to address it through provincial measures. While details beyond the declaration are not provided in the sources, the announcement places Newfoundland and Labrador among provinces that have adopted an epidemic designation to emphasize the seriousness and urgency of gender-based violence. The step reflects a broader pattern of provinces using the epidemic framework as a policy response, signaling that the provincial government views gender-based violence as a sustained public concern rather than isolated incidents. The announcement aligns Newfoundland and Labrador with peers that have already taken comparable action within Canada.