A landmark decision has been reached in Ontario, which could
expand the rights of employees who claim to be the victims of
harassment in the workplace. Calgary residents are already
aware of how prevalent and pervasive workplace harassment can be,
and this is true not just here but all over Canada. It is hoped
that the decision of the Ontario Superior Court might bring more
attention to harassment in other provinces as well.
According to the decision that has since been published, a
plaintiff said he experienced "adverse treatment" from
his superiors in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, where he had
been employed since 1998. In 2005, he pursued nomination as a
candidate in the federal Progressive Conservative party, which he
said led to bullying and other forms of harassment from management.
He contended that his superiors had also set out to intentionally
damage his reputation and career prospects.
