How Sexual Interference Works in Canada

1. Sexual Harassment in Canada - A Brief Overview

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates an individual's human rights and dignity. The Canadian Human Rights Act, the Criminal Code, and provincial human rights legislation protect all Canadians from sexual harassment in the workplace.

The CHRA defines sexual harassment as any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile or offensive work environment for the person who experiences it. Sexual harassment can take many forms, including:

- unwelcome comments about someone's body or sex life;

- jokes about sex or gender-specific traits;

- unwelcome physical contact;

- inappropriate staring or leering;

- displaying sexually suggestive pictures, cartoons, posters, etc.;

- telling sexual stories or making dirty jokes; and

- touching someone in a way that is inappropriate.

2. Prevention of Sexual Harassment in Canada

Sexual Harassment has been a major issue in Canada and the world. In a recent survey, it was found that one in five women have experienced sexual harassment. It is time we take steps to prevent sexual harassment from happening again.

In this section, I will be discussing different measures that could be taken to prevent sexual harassment in Canada.

The first measure is to change the way we educate our children about sex and consent. Sexual abuse starts when children are young and they are not taught what consent means or how to say no to unwanted touching or advances. If we teach them these things at an early age, they will know how to react when faced with such situations as adults.

Secondly, there needs to be a change in the way some Canadian companies deal with complaints of sexual harassment.

3. What are the consequences of sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment can have serious consequences for the victim, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment can have serious consequences for the victim, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety.

4. The “No Means No” campaign and Its Influence on Sexual Harassment Awareness In Canada

The campaign was a series of posters and ads with the slogan “No Means No” which were designed by the Government of Canada. The campaign was launched on November 25, 2000 and ended on April 1, 2002.

The National Women’s Association (NWA) spearheaded the campaign in cooperation with Status of Women Canada to educate people about sexual harassment and violence against women. The NWA wanted to create awareness around what constitutes sexual harassment and how to prevent it.

The campaign was made up of two phases: Phase One focused on education and awareness through posters, ads, workshops, conferences and seminars. Phase Two focused on legislation changes such as Bill C-27 which introduced amendments to the Criminal Code that increased penalties for repeat offenders in cases where a weapon is used or there is

5. The Role Of Various Institutions In Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment In Canada

Sexual harassment is not a new phenomenon. It has existed in many forms and in many countries for centuries. However, it is only recently that people have started to talk about it openly and to demand that their lawmakers do something about it.

Sexual harassment can be described as any unwelcome sexual behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable or threatened, such as:

- Unwelcome touching, grabbing, kissing or fondling;

- Suggestive comments or jokes;

- Sexually explicit pictures or messages;

- Unnecessary physical contact;

- Offering employment benefits in exchange for sexual favours.

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