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Anne-Marie Langan
Jan 133 min read
Sexual Harassment in the Restaurant Industry
By: Matthew Benoit* The Supreme Court of Canada has held that “When sexual harassment occurs in the workplace, it is an abuse of both...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Dec 12, 20244 min read
What Will it Take for CAF to Improve Its Work Culture?
By: Mathew Benoit* AN OVERVIEW On 29 April 2021, former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was tasked with reviewing the policies and...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Dec 6, 20246 min read
The Downside of the Office Party
By Jill Hewgill* The holiday season is a time for celebration, and office Christmas parties are often seen as a fun way to unwind and...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Nov 26, 20244 min read
How Can We Overcome Discriminatory Attitudes Towards Victims of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence?
By: Anne-Marie Langan* Discrimination acts as a barrier for those who experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Sexual Violence (SV)...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Nov 22, 20243 min read
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE DURING THE16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
By: Anne-Marie Langan* Since 1991, people all over the world have been participating in 16 days of activism against gender-based...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Nov 20, 20244 min read
Workers are Protected from Harassment and Discrimination based On Gender Identity and Expression.
by Mathew Benoit* Every person has the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace. Ontario’s Human Rights Code  states, "...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Nov 18, 20244 min read
FREE LEGAL ADVICE FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
By: Anne-Marie Langan* Many legal issues can arise for people who have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) or sexual violence...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Nov 4, 20245 min read
Vous êtes victime de harcèlement sexuel au travail ? Voici comment obtenir un engagement de ne pas troubler l'ordre public
Par: Anne-Marie Langan* Supposons que vous soyez victime de harcèlement sexuel au travail et que vous l'ayez signalé en vain à l’équipe...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 28, 20244 min read
Everyone Plays a Role in Supporting Victims of Sexual Harassment
By: Anne-Marie Langan* Recent statistics gathered by Statistic Canada’s Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion reflect that “nearly 1...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 21, 20245 min read
Experiencing Sexual Harassment at Work? Here's How to Obtain a Peace Bond
By Anne-Marie Langan* Suppose you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, and have reported it to management and police to no avail....
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 18, 20244 min read
Les employeurs doivent prévenir, combattre et réparer le harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail
Par Matthew Benoit* Votre employeur a-t-il refusé de répondre de manière adéquate au harcèlement sexuel dont vous avez été victime au...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Employers Must Prevent, Address and Redress Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
By Matthew Benoit* Has your employer refused to adequately address the sexual harassment you’ve experienced at work? You may want to...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 8, 20244 min read
Le harcèlement sexuel au travail peut avoir de graves conséquences sur les travailleurs
Les lieux de travail doivent générer un environnement de respect et de sécurité. Lorsque l’un ou l’autre de ces éléments fait défaut, les...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Oct 7, 20243 min read
Sexual Harassment at Work Can Severely Impact Workers
By Matthew Benoit* Workplaces should engender an environment of respect and safety. When either of those components is missing, the...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Sep 10, 20243 min read
Experiencing Toxic Behaviours at Work Can Be Life-Changing for Teens (and not in a good way!)
By Anne-Marie Langan*  Toxic behaviours such as sexual harassment can have devastating impacts on any worker including “anxiety,...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Mar 6, 20244 min read
New Rules Make Rent Geared to Income Housing More Accessible for Victims of Abuse and Trafficking
By: Anne-Marie Langan* One of the greatest challenges reported by those experiencing abuse to leaving those situations is finding safe...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Mar 5, 20243 min read
Ignoring Domestic Violence is Grounds for Appealing Custody and Access Decision
by: Anne-Marie Langan* In the case of K.M.N v. S.Z.M. 2024 BCCA 70Â the British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned a decision about...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Feb 27, 20245 min read
Court Uses Text Message in a Sexual Assault case to Support Finding that Consent Was not Established
By: Anne-Marie Langan* In R. v. Kinamore, 2023 BCCA 337, the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) upheld a decision in which the judge...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Help is Available for Indigenous Children and Families Through Jordan's Principle Funding
By: Anne Marie Langan* Jordan River Anderson was a five-year-old child from Norway House Cree Nation who suffered from a rare genetic...
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Anne-Marie Langan
Feb 13, 20242 min read
HRTO Considers Vulnerability of Applicant in Awarding $180,000 in Damages to Victim of Discrimination and Sexual Violence in Employment
By: Anne-Marie Langan* In a recent Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) decision, L.N. v. Ray Daniel Salon & Spa, 2024 HRTO 179...
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