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Calgary MP Darshan Kang ordered to go to conciliation, training after sexual harassment allegation

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WATCH: It will be tough for Calgary Skyview MP Darshan Kang to do his job as an Independent MP after a House of Commons investigation concluded the politician violated Parliament’s rules against harassment. Gary Bobrovitz reports – Mar 3, 2018

OTTAWA – A one-time Liberal MP from Calgary is being ordered by his peers to go to conciliation and training after a House of Commons investigation found some allegations against Darshan Kang constituted sexual harassment.

Kang left the Liberal caucus last summer after a staffer alleged he had sexually harassed and assaulted her.

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The all-party board of internal economy, which oversees a parliamentary policy on harassment, says it decided Kang must participate in conciliation with the victim to see if an agreement can be reached on remedies to the situation.

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The House of Commons administration will appoint a conciliator to act as an intermediary between the two, who may not meet face-to-face during the process.

Depending on the outcome, Kang may be subject to further administrative, financial or disciplinary measures.

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He also must take part in training programs on sexual harassment prevention and awareness that he has to pay for out of his own pocket.

 

 

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