Are you a victim or witness of harassment?
L’Aparté provides support services for any individuals in the cultural sector who have been subjected to or have witnessed harassment or violence in the workplace. The website is in French only, but services are offered in English.
aparte.ca
450 396-9449 or 1 833 LAPARTE
The Government of Quebec also offers a listening, information and referral hotline for victims of sexual assault, their families and caregivers.
1 888 933-9007
Do you work or study in the cultural sector?
Many associations, unions and institutions provide assistance and support services for victims and witnesses of harassment.
Click on this link to find out which organizations offer these services.
Additional resources for victims and witnesses
Crime victims assistance centre
cavac.qc.ca
Centre d’aide et de lutte contre les agressions à caractère sexuel
Quebec coallition of sexual assault centers
rqcalacs.qc.ca
Centre pour les victimes d’agression sexuelles de Montréal
Montreal Sexual Assault Centre
cvasm.org
Groupe d’aide et d’information sur le harcèlement sexuel au travail
Help and Information Center on Sexual Harassment
gaihst.qc.ca
Do you want to file a complaint?
Commissions des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et sécurité au travail (CNESST)
If you are an employee, you can file a complaint with the CNESST – division les Normes du travail.
cnt.gouv.qc.ca/en/in-case-of/psychological-or-sexual-harassment
Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse
In cases of sexual or discriminatory harassment, you can file a complaint with the Commission des droits de la personne.
cdpdj.qc.ca/en/plainte
Commission canadienne des droits de la personne
In cases of sexual or discriminatory harassment, you can file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission if your work was with a federal company.
chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/make-a-complaint
Professional associations
Various professional associations provide for a harassment grievance procedure in their collective agreements. Contact your association.
Police
In the event of a criminal act, you can file a complaint with the police.
Civil remedy
If you are self-employed, you can bring an action for damages against your abuser. You are advised to consult a lawyer.
Additional resources for harassment prevention
Canada Council for the Arts – Respectful Work Places
respectfulartsworkplaces.ca
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)
culturalhrc.ca/announcements/2018/PR2018-09-18-e.php
Legal references
Educaloi
educaloi.qc.ca/en
Loi sur les normes du travail
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/N-1.1
Charte sur les droits et libertés
legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/showdoc/cs/C-12
Commissions des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et sécurité au travail (CNESST)
cnt.gouv.qc.ca/en/in-case-of/psychological-or-sexual-harassment
Resources for Federally Regulated Businesses
Canada Labour Code
laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/l-2/
Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Regulations
canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2020/2020-06-24/html/sor-dors130-eng.html
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
Online training available: Harassment and Violence Prevention
