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Senate staff reps say they want new harassment policy to go ahead as dissenters stand firm

Clare Shrybman, who works in Sen. Marilou McPhedran's office, says she agrees with her boss about problems with the new policy, calling confidentially provisions 'contractually mandated silence.'

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BY ALICE CHEN
March 22, 2021

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A new bill addressing the misuse of non-disclosure agreements could provide a chance for public servants, Hill staffers, and other federally regulated or funded workers to testify publicly despite having signed NDAs.

Committee witnesses who testify about non-disclosure agreements would be covered by parliamentary privilege, say House and Senate representatives

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A new bill addressing the misuse of non-disclosure agreements could provide a chance for public servants, Hill staffers, and other federally regulated or funded workers to testify publicly despite having signed NDAs.

Senator to table bill to limit use of non-disclosure agreements to hide abuse and discrimination at federally-funded agencies

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Senator Marilou McPhedran’s bill comes as hearings into the use of NDAs by Hockey Canada and other national sports organizations continue.

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Senate Internal Economy subcommittee seats opened to non-members to ease workload

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