Are workplaces safer? Harassment and violence persist, survey finds
A national survey by Western University researchers indicates that workplace harassment and violence remain prevalent in Canada. While online harassment has seen a slight decline, overall rates have not significantly improved since 2022.
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The findings suggest that current organizational and societal efforts to curb workplace abuse are insufficient, highlighting a persistent systemic issue.
by Keri Ferguson, University of Western Ontario
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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Add as preferred source Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A follow-up national survey developed by Western researchers shows workplace harassment and violence continue to be widespread in Canada, with some signs of improvement. The second national survey on harassment and violence at work in Canada was conducted by Western's Center for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC), in partnership with the Canadian Labor Congress.
The survey builds on the first national study on harassment and violence at work, conducted between October 2020 and April 2021, with results reported in 2022. The 2025 survey aimed to answer one key question: Is work becoming safer for Canadians?
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