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The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings. | The ''CVBR'' provides victims of crime the right to make a complaint to the relevant federal, provincial, or territorial department, agency, or body if they believe that any of their rights under the Act have been infringed or denied (s 25). It is important to note, however, that the CVBR does not create a civil cause of action for victims (s 28) nor does it grant victims the status of party to criminal proceedings. | ||
'''NOTE:''' Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult [[Introduction_to_Human_Rights_(6:I)|Chapter 6: Human Rights]]; and [[Introduction_to_Employment_Law_(9:I)|Chapter 9: Employment Law]]. | :'''NOTE:''' Sexual harassment is considered a form of gender discrimination under human rights legislation. Canadian human rights law imposes a statutory duty on employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Corporate employers are also liable for sexual harassment. For information concerning sexual harassment, consult [[Introduction_to_Human_Rights_(6:I)|Chapter 6: Human Rights]]; and [[Introduction_to_Employment_Law_(9:I)|Chapter 9: Employment Law]]. | ||
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