Anti-harassment bill passes: a first step, but an essential one

With C-65’s royal assent last week, for the first time in our history, Hill and constituency staff in parliamentary workplaces will have legislated protection from harassment and sexual violence.

Legislation won’t completely end harassing and violent behaviour in the workplace, but Bill C-65 is an essential step towards a much-needed cultural shift, writes Employment Minister Patty Hajdu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EMPLOYMENT MINISTER PATTY HAJDU

October 30, 2018

Harassment and violence have no place at work or anywhere else. People have been coming forward to share their experiences inspired by the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, and the high-profile cases involving well-known public figures have helped those affected by these pervasive behaviours bring ...

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