CBC ABC National, January 5, 2023 by Brigitte Pellerin
"Over the years, {NDA's] have also been used to silence victims of misconduct and whistleblowers. A resolution up for debate seeks to restrict the use of NDAs to the protection of intellectual property. A resolution up for debate [at the Canadian Bar Association Annual General Meeting] seeks to restrict the use of NDAs to the protection of intellectual property....
"Employers in Canada have an obligation to investigate complaints of harassment or discrimination at work, as well as to protect the health and safety of their employees. The widespread use of NDAs to silence a victim of misconduct or a whistleblower protects an employer’s reputation at the expense of the victims, who are prevented from discussing their experiences with family, friends, co-workers or therapists."
