Wynne wants to review workplace harassment rules in wake of Ghomeshi scandal

TORONTO – Premier Kathleen Wynne wants to make sure enforcement of rules governing sexual harassment in the workplace is adequate in the wake of allegations surrounding ex-CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi.
Wynne says the issue of protecting people from sexual harassment at work isn’t new and is only top of mind because of the scandal surrounding Ghomeshi, who is now being investigated by Toronto police after three women came forward with abuse complaints.
The CBC has also hired an independent investigator to look at its handling of the situation in the aftermath of the scandal. At least one former employee said she had complained about his behaviour, but nothing substantive was done.
Ghomeshi has said he has engaged in rough sex, but that it was always consensual and said he was fired from CBC because of the risk that his sex life would become public “as a result of a campaign of false allegations.”
Wynne says legislation governing safe workplaces makes it clear unwanted touching and sexualized comments are out of line, but she warns rules can only go so far to change a culture that can exist in any organization.
The premier says everyone has to be vigilant, wherever they live or work, to make sure all the rules are being followed.

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