The Government of Canada wants to make workplaces across the country free from harassment and sexual violence.
Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, is inviting Canadians to have their say during online consultations open now until March 3rd, 2017.
They hope to highlight some of the risks that are contributing to workplace harassment and violence, and identify ways to eliminate the behavior.
"Only by bringing these issues to light will we be able to increase prevention, support survivors, and engage men and boys in creating a society that is safer for all Canadians,” said Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women.
According to the 2015 Federal Jurisdiction Workplace Survey, there were nearly 300 formal complaints of sexual harassment brought to the attention of employers in 2015 and about 80% of the victims were women.
A total of 1,601 reported incidents of violence were reported at workplaces in 2015, with 60% of injured or targeted employees being men.
"All people deserve workplaces that are free from harassment and sexual violence,” said Hajdu. “I encourage Canadians to share their views and contribute to the goal of ending harassment and sexual violence at work."
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