Rozon, 62, made the announcement on his Facebook page within hours of being called out by a comedian as an "aggressor." The news comes on the same day that another prominent Quebecer, media star Éric Salvail, was suspended amid allegations of sexual misconduct. The Salvail saga prompted comedian Guillaume Wagner to take to social media, saying "Let's talk about the next one." Zero tolerance, mayor saysMontreal Mayor Denis Coderre responded to the allegations against Rozon, who up until Wednesday was the commissioner of Montreal's 375th anniversary celebrations. Coderre added that alleged victims need to be supported while allowing the justice system to run its course.

Source: CBC News October 19, 2017 01:18 UTC