Recently, in B.C., the Court awarded $844,000 to a victim who was subjected to sexual assaults by a priest in the 1970s. You can read more about the story here (link).

Rosemary Anderson was a young teacher when she became a member of the church community. She sought guidance from the priest who was in a position of trust and authority relative to Ms. Anderson. Despite rumours of other instances of sexual misconduct, the Church’s leadership failed to investigate and adequately address the concerns raised. Ms. Anderson’s vulnerability relative to her abuser was a factor in the remedy amount. You can read the Court’s decision here (link).

Bakerlaw has represented Applicants at various Tribunals in sexual harassment and sexual assault cases, you can read about our client’s success here (link) and here (link).

If you are a victim of sexual abuse or harassment in the workplace, the Sexual Harassment and Assault Resource Exchange (link) is open to all Ontarians and offers culturally sensitive, confidential support, legal advice and helpful resources.

If you are a victim of sexual abuse or harassment at work or elsewhere, contact us (link) to see if we can help.