Know Your Rights. The Canadian Bill of Rights 1960 The Ontario Human Rights Code 1962 The Canadian Human Rights Act 1977 The Canadian Charter of Rights.

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Know Your Rights

The Canadian Bill of Rights 1960 The Ontario Human Rights Code 1962 The Canadian Human Rights Act 1977 The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms 1982 Major Human Rights Legislation

The Canadian Bill of Rights 1960  Federal Statute  Prelude to The Charter of Rights  Good Ideals but no real power as it was not a Constitutional Document

The Ontario Human Rights Code 1962 A provincial law that gives everybody in the province equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in specific social areas such as:  jobs  housing  services  facilities  contracts or agreements.

The Code’s goal is to prevent discrimination and harassment because of:  race  Sex  Disability  Age  Sexual Orientation  Gender  Colour  Creed

Canadian Human Rights Act 1977  Federal Statute. It applies to federally regulated activities.

 The goal is to ensure equal opportunity.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Section 10 of the Ontario Human Rights Code defines harassment as “engaging in a course of vexatious [8] comment or conduct that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome.” [8]

It can be just one event  Example: A tribunal found that an incident where a male employee “flicked the nipple” of a female employee was enough to prove that sexual harassment had taken place. [10] [10]

demanding hugs [18] [18] invading personal space [19] [19] unnecessary physical contact, [20] including unwanted touching, [21] etc. [20] [21] derogatory language and/or comments toward women [22] (or men, depending on the circumstances), [22] sex-specific derogatory names [23] [23] leering [24] or inappropriate staring [24]

gender-related comment about a person’s physical characteristics or mannerisms [25] [25] comments or conduct relating to a person’s perceived non-conformity with a sex-role stereotype [26] [26] displaying or circulating pornography, [27] sexual pictures or cartoons, [28] sexually explicit graffiti, [29] or other sexual images (including online) [27] [28] [29] sexual jokes, including circulating written sexual jokes (e.g. by ) [30] [30] rough and vulgar humour or language related to gender

sexual or gender-related comment or conduct used to bully a person spreading sexual rumours (including online) [31] [31] suggestive or offensive remarks or innuendo about members of a specific gender propositions of physical intimacy gender-related verbal abuse, threats, or taunting

bragging about sexual prowess demanding dates or sexual favours questions or discussions about sexual activities requiring an employee to dress in a sexualized or gender-specific way [32] [32]

paternalistic behaviour based on gender which a person feels undermines their status or position of responsibility threats to penalize or otherwise punish a person who refuses to comply with sexual advances (known as reprisal).

For example, someone: i) makes sexual remarks; ii) touches you;

iii) makes jokes about women or men; iv) makes sexual requests or suggestions; v) stares at or makes unwelcome comments about your body; vi) displays pictures of nude people or writes insults on walls about women or men.

Sexual harassment does not have to be sexual. It can also mean that someone is bothering you because of your sex or gender and can happen just because you are a man or a woman.

Example : At every business meeting your boss tells you how pretty you look. You are the only woman there and his remarks do not make you feel as professional as the men on the staff.

Sexual harassment and other forms of harassment based on sex or gender happen mostly to women. Harassment can also happen to men or between members of the same sex.

The Ontario Human Rights Code identifies three kinds of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment may occur when: 1. Someone says or does things to you of a sexual nature which you do not welcome. This includes behaviour that a person should know you do not want or welcome.

Example: Your manager talks to you about sex all the time, or your hockey coach or driving instructor touches you in a way that you don't like. Or the librarian at the public library makes sexual jokes that offend you.

According to human rights law, when you show that you do not welcome or want the remarks or actions, the person must stop doing those things right away.

2. A person having authority or power over you denies you something like a promotion, or makes sexual suggestions or demands that you do not want or welcome.

Example Example : Your teacher, apartment manager, boss or social worker asks you for a kiss when he or she knows or should know you are not interested. Or another worker who is responsible for training you keeps telling you how good-looking you are.

3. A person having authority or power denies you something important, punishes you or threatens to do something to you for refusing a sexual request.

Example : Your employer fires you (or threatens to fire you) because you refused to go out on a date with him or her. Or your teacher gives you a bad grade because you refused to have sex with him or her.

Sexual harassment or other forms of harassment because of a person’s sex or gender can have a bad effect on, or poison, the places where you live, work or get a service. A POISONED ENVIRONMENT

Example: Someone puts up sexually offensive signs, pictures or cartoons in your workplace, apartment building or the public library. Or they write sexist insults on the walls. You might find it unpleasant to work or live in that place, or to use that service.

Even if the sexual comments or behaviour are not made directly to you or another employee, client or tenant, they can still poison the environment.

Example: A restaurant owner or a teacher makes rude joke about women. Even if those remarks are not directed at you or at a specific woman, they are still a type of discrimination and can poison the environment if you find them unpleasant.

How do you know if the environment is poisoned for you or others? One way is to look at the effect of negative comments or actions.

Example: A union representative says to other union members that women are not good leaders and should not be elected as union representatives. By saying it even once, the comment can poison the work environment because it can discourage women from trying for leadership positions.

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU ARE SEXUALLY HARASSED? If possible, tell the person harassing you to stop. You can say: "I don’t want you to do that." "Stop bothering me.“ "That’s not funny." "Stop doing that."

Write down the answers to the following questions as soon as possible after the harassment happened: "What happened?" "When did it happen?" "Where did it happen?" "Who saw what happened?" "What did you do or say at that time?"

Keep your own careful records. You will find that this will be important later on. It is a good idea to complain in writing. Include all the details and ask for a written response. Keep a copy of your complaint and any responses you get.

If you feel harassed at school  Tell your parents/guardians  A teacher you are comfortable with  A guidance councilor  A VP or the Principal  A Social Worker

WHERE CAN YOU GET HELP AND MORE INFORMATION? For more information about the Ontario Human Rights Commission or its policies call during regular office hours from Monday to Friday. You can also visit

Questionnaire on harassment legale.nb.ca/showpub.asp?id=53&langid=1