My ex shared intimate images of me online without my consent.

Criminal and civil remedies for non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

TL;DR

This is a crime under section 162.1 of the Criminal Code. Report to police, use platform reporting tools, consider a protection order, and explore civil remedies under your province's non-consensual intimate image statute.

Immediate steps

Document everything: URLs, screenshots, dates, usernames.

Report to police (local or via the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre if online).

Use platform reporting tools for quick removal (most major platforms have dedicated forms).

Consider using StopNCII.org to prevent further spread.

Criminal remedy

Section 162.1 of the Criminal Code makes non-consensual distribution a criminal offence with a maximum penalty of 5 years. Courts can order removal under section 164.

Civil remedy

Many provinces have civil statutes that allow you to sue for damages and obtain removal orders (Manitoba, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, NL, NB, PEI). Damages can include general, aggravated, and punitive amounts.

Support

Reach out to victim services in your province, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection if youth are involved, or a lawyer who specializes in privacy torts.