The mounting allegations against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein have ignited a powerful, widespread discussion — online and off — about how pervasive sexual harassment and assault remain in our society today. It's provoked a sort of "Weinstein effect," with waves of accusers coming forward to publicly call out powerful figures, and institutions acknowledging their allegations and quickly responding — heartening activists who've long battled sexual harassment. High-profile Quebec figures Éric Salvail, left, and Gilbert Rozon are the latest powerful men to be accused of sexual harassment and assault. Actress Lupita Nyong'o is the latest to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment or assault against Weinstein. Four out of five respondents felt Canadian women under the age of 19 are just as or even more likely to experience sexual assault as women of past generations.

Source: CBC News October 20, 2017 18:20 UTC