What to do if you’re touched inappropriately at work
There are steps you can take if you experience unwanted touching at work. Continue reading
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Manitoba government campaign defines, denounces sexual harassment
The Manitoba government is undertaking a government-wide awareness campaign to ensure employees aren’t facing sexual harassment at work. Continue reading
No jail time for ‘creepy caller’ who targeted B.C. women with sexual phone calls
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The sentencing judge, in delivering his ruling, called this “a very, very odd case”—noting he’d never seen anything like it. Continue reading
Ontario government boosts grant funding to bolster sexual violence programs on university, college campuses
Schools will also be required to review their sexual violence policies and form task forces to address the issue by September. Continue reading
Kent Hehr accusers willing to forego privacy to see full conduct report
In an interview with Rob Breakenridge, Kristin Raworth says she and her co-accuser are willing to waive their privacy in order to see the third-party investigation and report into Kent Hehr’s conduct. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal rules against WestJet appeal to throw out proposed class-action lawsuit
The proposed class-action lawsuit against the airline says WestJet fosters a culture that tolerates harassment of female employees. Continue reading
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New camera technology, current laws make fight against peeping Toms difficult: experts
By Kamil Karamali Reporter
For victims, the fight against voyeurism is made more difficult with a court system that hasn’t yet caught up with advances in hidden camera technology. Continue reading
Edmonton bakery partners with sex assault centre for Valentine’s Day cookie campaign
Bloom Cookie Co.’s cookie-gram project was already in the works, but a disturbing phone call gave the bakery an opportunity to raise awareness for an important cause. Continue reading
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COMMENTARY: Women are four times more likely than men to experience sexual assault at work
Women are four times more likely than men to experience sexual assault or unwanted touching on the job, no matter what occupation or industry they work in, researchers say. Continue reading
This is why $220 million was not enough to fix the RCMP
In this episode of the Global News podcast This is Why, reporter Jane Gerster sits down with Niki Reitmayer and explains what she uncovered. Continue reading