Fifty shades confused by spate of sexual harassment accusations

Me-too mantra says all accusers must be believed. But when the facts are faceless or uncorroborated, what happens to fairness? The second element of confusion stems from the definition of sexual harassment.

Liberal MP Kent Hehr resigned from cabinet over allegations he made inappropriate sexual comments to women in elevators during his time as a member of the Alberta legislature and allegedly groped women since he was elected as an MP. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

February 5, 2018

OTTAWA—Fifty shades of confusion is the only way to portray the spate of sexual harassment accusations that have overtaken legislatures across the country. Me-too mantra says all accusers must be believed. But when the facts are faceless or uncorroborated, what happens to fairness? The second el...

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