Of mixed South Asian descent, she was routinely referred to among colleagues as a "black bitch" by the captain of a Department of National Defence tugboat, who supervised her. Deputy Minister of National Defence Jody Thomas says the department has to "stop hiding behind words like 'harmful' and 'inappropriate' sexual behaviour." "This situation was a serious and complex labour relations issue which required the combined efforts of the Department of National Defence team and the Royal Canadian Navy," said DND spokeperson Dan LeBouthillier. (CBC News)The investigation report eventually came to the attention of June Winger, president of the Union of National Defence Employees. Winger said the numbers tell her that civilian defence employees are afraid to step forward.

Source: CBC News May 25, 2021 21:00 UTC