Rick Dykstra
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Federal Tories to strengthen police checks of candidates following Rick Dykstra caseA lawyer was hired by the Conservatives in March 2018 to probe how Rick Dykstra was allowed to continue on as a candidate in the 2015 election after the party learned he was accused of assaulting a woman who worked for another MP.CanadaMay 3, 2019
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ANALYSIS: Where do Parliament Hill’s investigations into sexual harassment stand?Experts say investigations into sexual misconduct allegations should be conducted without delay in order to allow for all sides to be heard fairly.CanadaMar 18, 2018
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Rick Dykstra allegations prompt Conservatives to review internal policiesThe president of the federal Conservatives says the party is reviewing all internal policies in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against former MPs.CanadaFeb 11, 2018
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Ex-PM Stephen Harper explains why he let Rick Dykstra run amid sexual misconduct allegations"In my view, it is essential that criminal allegations, including this one, be fully investigated and prosecuted if warranted."PoliticsFeb 2, 2018
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Bill Kelly: Passing a law won’t change misogynist mindsetsBoth the prime minister and Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer are properly indignant about the accusations levelled at their caucus members, but both leaders need to address some critical questions.Feb 1, 2018
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Andrew Scheer orders probe into why Rick Dykstra was allowed to run despite misconduct allegationsConservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he has instructed the party to launch a third-party investigation into why former Conservative MP Rick Dykstra was allowed to run in 2015 despite senior leaders in the party reportedly knowing about sexual misconduct allegations against him.CanadaJan 31, 2018
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Doug Ford’s run for Ontario’s PC leadership challenges elitesOntario's PCs are in for a wild ride now that Doug Ford has entered the leadership race, Tasha Kheiriddin writes.CanadaJan 30, 2018
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‘Clearly a crisis’ of sexual harassment on Parliament Hill: HajduThere is "clearly a crisis" of sexual harassment on Parliament Hill, said Employment Minister Patty Hajdu while defending new legislation aimed at putting a stop to abuse and exploitation of vulnerable workers.CanadaJan 29, 2018
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Andrew Scheer says he can’t speak to why Rick Dykstra was allowed to run after sex assault allegationsScheer calls the allegations about Dykstra disturbing and says there's no place for such conduct in the political system.CanadaJan 29, 2018
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Bill C-65: Here’s what the anti-harassment bill does and how it will affect youDebate begins today on a new bill aimed at tackling workplace harassment, days after stunning allegations of misconduct sent Ottawa reeling - but what will the changes mean for you?CanadaJan 29, 2018
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