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A police officer shares her story of surviving workplace sexual harassment

A police officer shares her story of surviving workplace sexual harassment

FromThis Matters


A police officer shares her story of surviving workplace sexual harassment

FromThis Matters

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Sep 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Toronto Police Constable Heather McWilliam was sexually harassed for years by her supervisors, including a sexual assault in the form of a forced kiss, and six years after she decided to fight back — the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled in her favour. Constable Heather McWilliam shares her story with the Toronto Star.  Former Chief of Police Mark Saunders said at the time of the decision “The findings by the Human Rights Tribunal are serious and concerning to me as Chief of Police.” The department has also issued a statement saying that an external law firm has been contracted to provide mandatory sexual harassment training for all members of the Division — which will eventually be expanded to every member of the Toronto Police Force. There are also plans to address procedural issues in cases like these — as ordered by the Tribunal.
Released:
Sep 4, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.