A CAMPAIGN TO END THE MISUSE OF NDAs THAT SILENCE VICTIMS
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WHAT ARE NDAs?
Non disclosure agreements are contracts that were created to protect trade secrets but when used wrongly become secret settlement contracts used to buy the silence of a victim or whistleblower. They have become the default solution for organisations, corporations and public bodies to settle cases of sexual misconduct, racism, pregnancy discrimination and other human rights violations.
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as they allow a person who has behaved abusively and possibly criminally to stay put or move with impunity to another organization.
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they protect an employer’s reputation and the career of the perpetrator, not the victim who can be protected by a simple one-sided confidentiality clause.
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preventing them reporting, speaking to family and friends about their own experiences, or warning others.
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about their past and in some cases require co-workers to tell lies or risk being sued for defamation.
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for anyone wishing to speak up about abuse in the workplace.
WHAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH NDAs?
OUR WORK
CBMS CANADA IN THE NEWS
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It’s time for Canada to get off the fence with NDAs
Mar 18, 2026
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NDAs have been blamed for keeping victims quiet. This Vancouver violinist is breaking hers
Dec 17, 2025
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Hockey Canada players found not guilty
July 24, 2025
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Texas Considers Lifting NDAs for Some Abuse Survivors
Feb 27, 2025
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The link between universities, NDAs and perpetuating racism
Feb 25, 2025
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Dal has started sharing drafts of new equity policies with community
Jan 7, 2025
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Racism and non-disclosure agreements: watch and learn
Dec 19, 2024
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CBMS Canada Newsletter
Dec 2024
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NDA reform group to bring petition urging House of Commons to pass restrictions for federal workers
Dec 16, 2024
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Non-disclosure agreements used to silence victims of harassment, abuse
Dec 16, 2024
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Seven Years after #MeToo: What Is the Cost of Speaking Up?
Oct 18, 2024
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Elizabeth Renzetti on ‘What She Said’ | The Social
Oct 11, 024
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N.S. universities banning misuse of NDAs
Sept 27, 2024
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Challenging universities to stop hiding harassment with NDAs
Sept 23, 2024
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Can't Buy My Silence hosts series of events to discuss NDAs in Halifax
Sept 23, 2024
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How NDAs are perpetuating a culture of gender-based violence
Sept 16, 2024
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Experts calling on Nova Scotia to ban NDAs
Sept 19, 2024
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‘A Fyre Fest Feeling’: Inside the ‘Chaos’ of MrBeast’s New Reality Show
Sept 16, 2024
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CBMS Canada Newsletter
Sept 2024
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Hush-Hush Affair How the NDA became the defining legal document of our time.
July 1, 2024
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SAFE SPORT IN CANADA: Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage
June 2024
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Flying Under the Radar
June 12, 2024
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Atlantic School of Theology signs ‘Can’t Buy My Silence’ pledge against NDA misuse
June 11, 2024
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Atlantic School of Theology becomes first Christian university to sign pledge against improper use of NDAs
June 7, 2024
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TD Bank tries to silence customer
May 13, 2024
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BC GREEN PARTY RE-INTRODUCE THEIR NDA BILL
May 13, 2024
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THE JILL BENNETT SHOW- CAN'T BUY MY SILENCE
May 8, 2024
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Can't Buy My Silence on the Hill
April 29, 2024
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NDAs AND WHISTLEBLOWING
April 12, 2024
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Why Strict NDAs in harassment cases shouldn't be the only option
21st March 2024
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N.S. WON'T BAN NDAS IN SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES, DESPITE GROWING ONLINE PETITION
8 Feb 2024
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THE HOCKEY CANADA SCANDAL SHOWS THE HARMFUL ESCALATIONOF NON-DISCOLSURE AGREEMENTS
5 Feb 204
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CBMS CANADA NEWSLETTER
Nov 2023
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TWO NOVA SCOTIAN UNIVERSITIES PLEDGE TO “CAN’T BUY MY SILENCE” CAMPAIGN
7 Dec 2023
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2 WOMEN WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT HARASSMENT AT UPEI PERMANENTLY RELEASES FROM SILENCING DEALS
August 11, 2023
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CBMS Canada July 2023 Update
JULY 2023
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COULD THE UPEI HARASSMENT REPORT HELP MAKE NDAS A THING OF THE PAST?
June 17, 2023
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REPORT ON UPEI ALLEGATIONS DESCRIBES 'DIRE, TOXIC' ISSUES, CALLS FOR 'URGENT ACTION'
June 14, 2023
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NDAS AIMED TO PROTECT TRADE SECRETS. NOW THEY'RE OFTEN HIDING BAD BEHAVIOUR, SAYS PROF
May 26, 2023
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FURSTENAU GETS BALL ROLLING ON CURBING NDAS
April 6, 2022
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NDAS AND A CULTURE OF SILENCE
April 5, 2022
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N.S. OPPOSITION PARTIES CALL FOR LEGISLATION LIMITING NDAS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT CASES
March, 28, 2023
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GREENS TAKE LEAD TO STOP NDAS FROM SILENCING VICTIMS
March 22, 2023
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MISUSE OF NDAS FOCUS OF CAN'T BUY MY SILENCE
March 14, 2023
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CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION VOTES TO ADVOCATE TO END MISUSE OF NDAS - COVERAGE
FEBRUARY 2023
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TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS
JANUARY 9, 2023
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A RESOLUTION TO LIMIT USE OF NDAS UP FOR DEBATE AT THE CBA ANNUAL MEETING IN FEBRUARY
January 5, 2023
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LIBERAL BILL TARGETS 'LEGALIZED HUSH MONEY"
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GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN WANTS TO REFORM 'DANGEROUS' NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN CANADA, ABROAD
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LYONS BACKS NI UNIVERSITIES' PLEDGE TO END USE OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS
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ABUSE AND HARASSMENT SURVIVORS 'SILENCED' BY NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS FIGHT FOR CHANGE TO B.C. LAW
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HOCKEY CANADA COMES UNDER FIRE AFTER FOR ITS HANDLING OF ALLEGE SEXUAL ASSAULT
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WORKPLACE 'GAG ORDERS' FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT COULD BE FINISHED
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VICTORIA TO RESTRICT DEALS SILENCING SEXUAL HARASSMENT VICTIMS
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ENDING GAG CLAUSES
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VICTIMS NO LONGER SILENCED AS LANDMARK LEGISLATION TAKES EFFECT ON P.E.I
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P.E.I. COULD BECOME 1ST PROVINCE TO LIMIT USE OF NDAS TO SILENCE VICITMS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
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WHISTLEBLOWERS LAUNCH CAMPAIGN TO END THE MISUSE OF NDAS
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THE CAMPAIGN TO END NDAS
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