Tag: workplace harassment

‘Down but Never Out’: Dutton Rallies Party As Senator Van Resigns

Senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party after he was expelled from the party room due to multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues. In a letter to the president of the Victorian Liberal Party, Van maintained his innocence against the accusations and announced his resignation from the party. “Given the Liberal…


Phoenix Suns Owner Suspended, Fined $10 Million After Conduct ‘Clearly Violated’ Workplace Standards

The NBA has suspended Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, for a year and fined him $10 million following an investigation that alleged he engaged in sexist and racist behavior. In November 2021, ESPN alleged misconduct by Sarver, after which the NBA commissioned law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen…


Canadian Museum of History CEO Resigns After Probe Into Alleged Workplace Harassment

OTTAWA—The head of the Canadian Museum of History has resigned following reported allegations of workplace harassment at the national institution. Museum CEO Mark O’Neill has been on a medical leave since last summer, when an independent investigation was launched into harassment allegations at the museum. A statement issued by the external communications firm Midtown PR…


Senate Staffers Fear New Harassment Policy Being Blocked by Senators

OTTAWA—Some Senate staffers are concerned that a new policy meant to protect them from workplace harassment is being blocked in the upper house by a handful of senators. But Sen. Marilou McPhedran, who is leading the charge against the new policy, has no intention of backing down. She contends the new policy would silence victims…


Internal Data Shows Surge in Harassment Complaints at Canada Revenue Agency, RCMP

OTTAWA—Complaints of workplace harassment and violence have risen sharply at several federal departments and agencies in recent years, according to internal data. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) saw harassment complaints jump 82 per cent to 166 between 2016-17 and 2018-19. The RCMP says it received 1,132 harassment complaints over a five-year period, with numbers increasing…


‘Canada deserves stability’: Julie Payette Resigns as Governor General, Apologizes

OTTAWA—Julie Payette resigned Thursday as Canada’s governor general, saying that to protect the integrity of her office and for the good of the country it was time for her to go. Payette joins a very short list of governors general who have left the post early and is the first to do so mired in…


Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Is Resigning After Controversial Tenure

OTTAWA—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning, a source with direct knowledge of her decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly confirms to The Canadian Press. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last…


Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Resigning After Controversial Tenure

OTTAWA—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning, a source with direct knowledge of her decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly confirms to The Canadian Press. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last…