RCMP Discrimination

• ‘I’d do it again in a second’: Woman behind RCMP lawsuit reflects on backlash, tolls

  Settled in 2016, the suit ultimately paid out more than $125 million to more than 2,300 women who faced discrimination, harassment, bullying and even sexual assault.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
  
• Brenda Lucki named first female RCMP head as force struggles with sexism, bullying

   A woman is taking the permanent helm of the RCMP for the first time ever, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says will promote gender equality at an organization plagued by complaints of sexual discrimination and workplace bullying.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2018
  
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• Lead plaintiff in sexual harassment suit says RCMP has ‘done nothing’ to make female employees safer

  Former RCMP officer Janet Merlo says the force has "done nothing" to stop sexual harassment and discrimination within the RCMP. She says the force is "failing" all members.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2018
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• Number of RCMP sexual harassment, discrimination claims rises to 2,400 women

  New figures show the number of possible claims of sexual harassment, discrimination against the RCMP have risen to as many as 2,400 women. More than double original estimates.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2018
• RCMP facing sexual harassment, discrimination claims from roughly 1,100 women

  As many as 1,100 women have started the process of filing sexual harassment or discrimination claims against the RCMP. Despite this, officials from the RCMP refuse to provide information on the total cost of settlements so far.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2017
• RCMP officers in Quebec allege abuse, discrimination in class-action lawsuit bid

  The RCMP Quebec members' association wants to file a class action lawsuit claiming damages for abuse of authority and discrimination against francophone officers.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2016