https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-watchdog-ccrc-harassment-1.4732095
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The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission's function is to investigate allegations of poor conduct made against RCMP officers. Last year, it released a scathing report on the RCMP's workplace culture, calling out systemic bullying, intimidation and sexual harassment. (Valerie Zink/Reuters)
https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/guy-bujold
Civilian Review & Complaints Commission for the RCMP![]()
For further information: Kate McDerby, 613-882-3117, Kate.Mcderby@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca;
Anna Van Dusen, 613-862-5771, Anna.VanDusen@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca
Guy Bujoldworks as Interim Vice-chairperson for Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP.
Guy can be reached at 613-952-8038
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Karen Leibovici (born May 27, 1952) is a politician from Edmonton, Alberta.
Following a career as a social worker, Leibovici was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1993, representing Edmonton Meadowlark as a member of the Alberta Liberal Party. She held that seat for two terms until her defeat in 2001. While MLA, she held the positions of labour critic, health critic, intergovernmental affairs critic and caucus whip.
In the 2001 Edmonton municipal election she was elected to city council, and was subsequently re-elected in 2004 and 2007 for Ward 1 and 2010 for Ward 5. She has served as chair or vice chair of the community services, executive and transportation and public works committees, and the Edmonton Police Commission.[1]
While on the city council, Leibovici was a board member for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for nine years, and was acclaimed as the president in 2013.[2] She was influential in spearheading the city's 10-year plan to end homelessness, revitalizing retail in west Edmonton, and through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, brokered a $53 billion infrastructure plan with the federal government for funding municipal projects across the country.
Leibovici ran for mayor in Edmonton in 2013, against fellow councillors Don Iveson and Kerry Diotte.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-mounties-watchdog-complaints-1.4352116
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Guy Bujold, former president of the Canadian Space Agency, is filling two positions on the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission on an interim basis. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sheila-fraser-s-review-of-rcmp-lawsuits-shows-existing-process-inefficient-and-bureaucratic-1.4118438
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Susan Gastaldo, Catherine Galliford, Alice Fox and Atoya Montague joined forces to ask Prime Minister Trudeau for help in RCMP harassment cases. (CBC)
RCMP watchdog agency hit with harassment allegations
Emails obtained by CBC mention 'harassing behaviour' and 'disparaging comments'
RCMP watchdog agency hit with harassment allegations
Emails obtained by CBC mention 'harassing behaviour' and 'disparaging comments'
· CBC News· Posted: Jul 05, 2018 4:00 AM ET
The watchdog body set up to monitor the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for wrongdoing has been rocked by its own allegations of workplace harassment.
The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, which investigates the public's complaints against the RCMP, launched an investigation after hearing allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour from within its own ranks, CBC News has learned.
Documents released under access to information law show concerns were brought forward by "multiple sources," prompting the independent agency to approach an outside firm to investigate sometime between October 2016 and 2017.
"As a result of allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct at the CRCC, a preliminary examination of the facts was undertaken by an independent investigator, which led us to initiate a series of formal investigations. These formal investigations are currently underway," wrote spokesperson Kate McDerby in an email to CBC this week.
"The Privacy Act ensures that the personal information of individuals held by the government is protected and it would therefore be inappropriate to make any further comments."
One person, whose name is redacted, pointed specifically to "disturbing emails." Another email writer noted that, despite blocking an alleged harasser's phone number, the harasser "left three voicemails on my personal phone."
"I understand that this is a painful situation and I hope to be able to make this process as pain free as possible for you," wrote Julie-Eve Picard, the commission's human resources manager, to one of the unnamed complainants.
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Guy Bujold, former president of the Canadian Space Agency, is filling two positions on the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission on an interim basis. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press) A simple handwritten note drafted within the CRCC and dated May 1, 2017 offers a glimpse of how seriously the commission took the allegations: "Can't stumble on this."
The commission's job is to investigate allegations of poor conduct made against RCMP officers. Last year, it released a scathing report on the RCMP's dysfunctional workplace culture, calling out systemic bullying, intimidation and sexual harassment.
The commission's final report recommended, among other things, that the police force improve its harassment policies, procedures and training.
"While we do not comment on personnel matters or matters under investigation, we can assure Canadians that any allegation of inappropriate workplace behaviour is taken very seriously," wrote his spokesperson Scott Bardsley.
"Harassment is completely unacceptable. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is committed to ensuring that all the agencies in his portfolio, including the CRCC, are workplaces free from harassment."
The commission underwent a change at the top in late 2017. Guy Bujold quietly took the reins as the commission's acting chair in the fall of 2017 after Ian McPhail, chair of the agency since 2010, took a leave of absence. McPhail left the commission in November.
According to the 2017 public service employee annual survey, 14 per cent of employees at the CRCC indicated that they have been victims of harassment on the job over the past two years.
"Employees of the CRCC have been under a lot of pressure and stress for the past six months at least," says the survey report.
The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, which investigates the public's complaints against the RCMP, launched an investigation after hearing allegations of inappropriate workplace behaviour from within its own ranks, CBC News has learned.
Documents released under access to information law show concerns were brought forward by "multiple sources," prompting the independent agency to approach an outside firm to investigate sometime between October 2016 and 2017.
"As a result of allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct at the CRCC, a preliminary examination of the facts was undertaken by an independent investigator, which led us to initiate a series of formal investigations. These formal investigations are currently underway," wrote spokesperson Kate McDerby in an email to CBC this week.
"The Privacy Act ensures that the personal information of individuals held by the government is protected and it would therefore be inappropriate to make any further comments."
The commission didn't offer many details about the case, but emails obtained by CBC mention "harassing behaviour" and "disparaging comments" and warn that "recent actions ... have intensified."One person, whose name is redacted, pointed specifically to "disturbing emails." Another email writer noted that, despite blocking an alleged harasser's phone number, the harasser "left three voicemails on my personal phone."
'Can't stumble on this'
"I understand that this is a painful situation and I hope to be able to make this process as pain free as possible for you," wrote Julie-Eve Picard, the commission's human resources manager, to one of the unnamed complainants.
The commission's job is to investigate allegations of poor conduct made against RCMP officers. Last year, it released a scathing report on the RCMP's dysfunctional workplace culture, calling out systemic bullying, intimidation and sexual harassment.
The commission's final report recommended, among other things, that the police force improve its harassment policies, procedures and training.
The commission falls under Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale's portfolio.
"While we do not comment on personnel matters or matters under investigation, we can assure Canadians that any allegation of inappropriate workplace behaviour is taken very seriously," wrote his spokesperson Scott Bardsley.
"Harassment is completely unacceptable. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is committed to ensuring that all the agencies in his portfolio, including the CRCC, are workplaces free from harassment."
The commission underwent a change at the top in late 2017. Guy Bujold quietly took the reins as the commission's acting chair in the fall of 2017 after Ian McPhail, chair of the agency since 2010, took a leave of absence. McPhail left the commission in November.
According to the 2017 public service employee annual survey, 14 per cent of employees at the CRCC indicated that they have been victims of harassment on the job over the past two years.
"Employees of the CRCC have been under a lot of pressure and stress for the past six months at least," says the survey report.
https://www.crcc-ccetp.gc.ca/en/guy-bujold
Civilian Review & Complaints Commission for the RCMP
For further information: Kate McDerby, 613-882-3117, Kate.Mcderby@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca;
Anna Van Dusen, 613-862-5771, Anna.VanDusen@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca
Guy Bujoldworks as Interim Vice-chairperson for Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP.
Guy can be reached at 613-952-8038
- First name
- Guy
- Last name
- Bujold
- Title
- Interim Vice-chairperson
- Telephone Number
- 613-952-8038
- Alternate Number
- Fax Number
- 613-952-8045
- Guy.Bujold@crcc-ccetp.gc.ca
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 1722, Station B, (view on map)
- Country
- Canada
- Province
- Ontario
- City
- Ottawa
- Postal Code
- K1P 0B3
- Department
- CRCC-CCETP
- Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP
- Organization
- CHAIR-PRES
- Chair's Office
| Special Advisor to the Chairperson | 613-946-5209 | P.O. Box 1722, Station B, | Ottawa | Ontario | Canada | |
| Claire Martin | Executive Assistant | 613-952-8038 | P.O. Box 1722, Station B, | Ottawa | Ontario | Canada |
| Ian McPhail | Chair | 613-952-8038 | P.O. Box 1722, Station B, | Ottawa | Ontario | Canada |
| Karen Leibovici | Vice-Chairperson | 613-952-8038 | P.O. Box 1722, Station B, | Ottawa | Ontario | Canada |
| Lesley McCoy | Legal Counsel | 613-952-8036 |
Guy Bujold
Interim Chairperson
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Guy Bujold is the Commission's Interim Chairperson.
Before his retirement from CANARIE Inc. in February of 2010 where he had been the President and CEO since October of 2008, Mr. Bujold held a number of senior positions in the federal public service, including those of President of the Canadian Space Agency; Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Special Projects in the Deputy Minister’s Office, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Science and Innovation Sector, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Operations Sector at Industry Canada; Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Communications at Infrastructure Canada; Deputy Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard; and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services for both the Department of Finance and the Treasury Board Secretariat.
During his more than 33-year career in the federal public service, Mr. Bujold also held the positions of Director of Health Policy; Executive Director, Policy Coordination; and Director General of Intergovernmental Affairs at Health Canada. Mr. Bujold also worked as a policy analyst and program manager at the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Department of Finance.
Since retiring, Mr. Bujold has provided advice in the areas of policy, program development and uptake, and communications to government, and to for- and not-for-profit organizations. He is a member of the Board of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute.
Mr. Bujold holds an undergraduate degree from Laurentian University, Sudbury, and a Masters degree in Economics from York University, Toronto.
Before his retirement from CANARIE Inc. in February of 2010 where he had been the President and CEO since October of 2008, Mr. Bujold held a number of senior positions in the federal public service, including those of President of the Canadian Space Agency; Assistant Deputy Minister responsible for Special Projects in the Deputy Minister’s Office, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Science and Innovation Sector, and Assistant Deputy Minister of the Operations Sector at Industry Canada; Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy and Communications at Infrastructure Canada; Deputy Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard; and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Services for both the Department of Finance and the Treasury Board Secretariat.
During his more than 33-year career in the federal public service, Mr. Bujold also held the positions of Director of Health Policy; Executive Director, Policy Coordination; and Director General of Intergovernmental Affairs at Health Canada. Mr. Bujold also worked as a policy analyst and program manager at the Treasury Board Secretariat and the Department of Finance.
Since retiring, Mr. Bujold has provided advice in the areas of policy, program development and uptake, and communications to government, and to for- and not-for-profit organizations. He is a member of the Board of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute.
Mr. Bujold holds an undergraduate degree from Laurentian University, Sudbury, and a Masters degree in Economics from York University, Toronto.
Karen Leibovici
Vice-chairperson and Member
![Professional photograph of Commission Vice-chairperson, Karen Leibovici]()
Karen’s professional background includes personnel management, labour relations and social work.
She has over 20 years of combined political and public service experience as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and as an Edmonton City Councillor.
While on City Council, Karen was involved in numerous key policy issues and led many city wide initiatives. She served twice on the Edmonton Police Commission.
In addition, Ms. Leibovici has undertaken leadership positions in other organizations such as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Chair of the Green Municipal Fund and President of the Alberta Association of Former MLA’s.
Karen has a Masters of Social Work Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management.
She has over 20 years of combined political and public service experience as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and as an Edmonton City Councillor.
While on City Council, Karen was involved in numerous key policy issues and led many city wide initiatives. She served twice on the Edmonton Police Commission.
In addition, Ms. Leibovici has undertaken leadership positions in other organizations such as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Chair of the Green Municipal Fund and President of the Alberta Association of Former MLA’s.
Karen has a Masters of Social Work Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management.
| Karen Leibovici | |
|---|---|
 Karen Leibovici in 2013 | |
| Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Grant Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Bob Maskell |
| Constituency | Edmonton Meadowlark |
| Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 1 | |
| In office 2001–2010 Serving with Stephen Mandel, Linda Sloan | |
| Preceded by | Leroy Chahley, Wendy Kinsella |
| Succeeded by | Dual-member wards abolished |
| Edmonton City Councillor, Ward 5 | |
| In office 2010–2013 | |
| Preceded by | New single-member ward |
| Succeeded by | Michael Oshry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1952 Montreal, Quebec |
| Spouse(s) | Stephen Ivan Zepp |
| Children | Adam Zepp |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
| Occupation | Social Worker |
Karen Leibovici (born May 27, 1952) is a politician from Edmonton, Alberta.
Following a career as a social worker, Leibovici was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in 1993, representing Edmonton Meadowlark as a member of the Alberta Liberal Party. She held that seat for two terms until her defeat in 2001. While MLA, she held the positions of labour critic, health critic, intergovernmental affairs critic and caucus whip.
In the 2001 Edmonton municipal election she was elected to city council, and was subsequently re-elected in 2004 and 2007 for Ward 1 and 2010 for Ward 5. She has served as chair or vice chair of the community services, executive and transportation and public works committees, and the Edmonton Police Commission.[1]
While on the city council, Leibovici was a board member for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for nine years, and was acclaimed as the president in 2013.[2] She was influential in spearheading the city's 10-year plan to end homelessness, revitalizing retail in west Edmonton, and through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, brokered a $53 billion infrastructure plan with the federal government for funding municipal projects across the country.
2013 municipal election
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Don Iveson | 132,162 | 62.2 |
| Karen Leibovici | 41,182 | 19.4 |
| Kerry Diotte | 32,917 | 15.5 |
| Joshua Semotiuk | 2,596 | 1.2 |
| Gordon Ward | 2,248 | 1.1 |
| Kristine Acielo | 1,292 | 0.6 |
2015 federal election
She is currently a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in Edmonton West for the 2015 federal election.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rcmp-mounties-watchdog-complaints-1.4352116
Government quietly appoints Guy Bujold interim RCMP watchdog
Former Canadian Space Agency president filling two positions on civilian commission
Canada's national police force has a new watchdog — at least for the time being.
While no formal appointment announcement has been made, Guy Bujold this month started serving as both interim vice-chair and acting chair of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, which handles complaints about the RCMP.
Bujold, former president of the Canadian Space Agency, worked in the federal civil service for more than three decades before retiring in 2010.
The vice-chair position has been vacant since the fall of 2016.
Ian McPhail, who served as chair of the commission for seven years, took a leave of absence effective September 21. His term is formally up at the end of November but McPhail left early to resume his Toronto legal practice.
"[Bujold] was appointed because there was a vacancy and there was an immediate need to fill that position, the government moved quickly to appoint an interim vice-chair until permanent appointments can be made," said Tim Cogan, the commission's director of corporate services and communications.
Cogan said no one is yet filling in for the commission's director of operations, who is also on a leave of absence.
Not having a vice-chair has hampered some of the commission's work.
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Ian McPhail, chairman of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP, has left the post to resume his law practice. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press) In its recently released annual report, former chair McPhail pointed to the on-going investigation into the 2012 shooting of Gregory Matters during a confrontation with an RCMP emergency response team in Prince George, B.C.
McPhail wrote that he'd made 57 findings and nine recommendations about police training, policies and procedures, but that "the commission awaits the appointment of a vice-chairperson to complete its final report in this matter."
In an email to CBC News, a public safety spokesperson said the government has a new "open, transparent and merit based appointment process."
While no formal appointment announcement has been made, Guy Bujold this month started serving as both interim vice-chair and acting chair of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission, which handles complaints about the RCMP.
Bujold, former president of the Canadian Space Agency, worked in the federal civil service for more than three decades before retiring in 2010.
The vice-chair position has been vacant since the fall of 2016.
Ian McPhail, who served as chair of the commission for seven years, took a leave of absence effective September 21. His term is formally up at the end of November but McPhail left early to resume his Toronto legal practice.
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"[Bujold] was appointed because there was a vacancy and there was an immediate need to fill that position, the government moved quickly to appoint an interim vice-chair until permanent appointments can be made," said Tim Cogan, the commission's director of corporate services and communications.
Cogan said no one is yet filling in for the commission's director of operations, who is also on a leave of absence.
Not having a vice-chair has hampered some of the commission's work.
McPhail wrote that he'd made 57 findings and nine recommendations about police training, policies and procedures, but that "the commission awaits the appointment of a vice-chairperson to complete its final report in this matter."
In an email to CBC News, a public safety spokesperson said the government has a new "open, transparent and merit based appointment process."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sheila-fraser-s-review-of-rcmp-lawsuits-shows-existing-process-inefficient-and-bureaucratic-1.4118438
Sheila Fraser's review of RCMP lawsuits shows existing process 'inefficient and bureaucratic'
Force is facing 85 civil action claims costing 'hundreds of thousands' every year
The women who were the subject of Sheila Fraser's review of four lawsuits launched in British Columbia about harassment and sexual harassment hope the the federal government and the RCMP will apply all of the recommendations and bring about actual change within the police force.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale asked the former Auditor General to conduct the review after the women contacted him in November 2015, asking for help.
They said they had no confidence in the RCMP's internal mechanism
s to deal with harassment.
Sheila Fraser agrees.
She says the four cases illustrate the existing grievance process is "inefficient and bureaucratic" and calls for a panel of outside experts — not police — to oversee harassment complaints and measures to prevent reprisals against those who complain of harassment, and also for health services to be "delivered by an independent external party or parties."
Fraser reviewed how the RCMP handled the sexual harassment cases of Catherine Galliford, Atoya Montague and Susan Gastaldo and the harassment case of Alice Fox.
Her long-awaited report was released earlier this week, along with the report of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission headed by Ian McPhail.
Goodale said the government was "strongly committed to whatever action is necessary to help RCMP members, trainees and employees feel safe and respected among their colleagues and supervisors."
Commissioner Bob Paulson, who started his tenure soon after former B.C. spokesperson Cpl. Catherine Galliford spoke to CBC and brought the issue of harassment to the forefront, said the RCMP cooperated fully in the investigations.
However, he said the RCMP had already made changes based on other reports and recommendations and that cultural change takes time.
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Former Auditor General Sheila Fraser reviewed the RCMP's handling of harassment complaints and concludes outside oversight of the process is needed. (Chris Wattie/Reuters) All four women have been off work, struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The RCMP settled with Galliford in 2016, four years after she launched her lawsuit. The other three cases are still pending.
Fraser's report says there are currently 85 civil action claims against the RCMP by employees, half of them about harassment.
She also says "many hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent every year to defend the RCMP against claims by its employees."
Critically, Fraser said the actions of the RCMP thus far have been to protect its image rather than deal with the abuse and the abusers.
She also said there has been a trend to lead harassers towards resignation or early retirement and no one has been dismissed for unacceptable behaviour.
"It lacks the closure that victims need...there has been no accountability...the message is that harassment is not taken seriously by senior management," Fraser said.
She urges the commissioner of the RCMP not to accept resignation or retirement in severe cases.
Both Fraser and McPhail say more needs to be done and recommend outside expertise to oversee aspects of the RCMP — including harassment resolution, health services and human resources — which are now managed in-house.
Catherine Galliford says "there is still tremendous lack of trust" and people are scared to complain after seeing what happened to her and others.
Susan Gastaldo's lawyer, Walter Kosteckyj, said the women are hopeful the report will lead to settlements and "real and substantive change in the RCMP".
"The RCMP goes kicking and screaming as far down the litigation process that they can instead of addressing and dealing with the problem."
He points to the Fraser report, which says mediation — not litigation — is the preferred route.
Alice Fox told the CBC she agrees with Fraser that the force needs independent oversight. "We talk about transparency...but this isn't working, let's make the change we need."
"There are so many good members in the police force, they deserve this. I did too but my ship has sailed. I'm in the process of being fired."
Civilian employee Atoya Montague says she is pleased with both reports and is hopeful about the government's commitment, but worries Fraser's report was buried to minimize its reach and impact.
She also pointed to Fraser's concern that there is no attempt to resolve outstanding lawsuits. "Action is taken to dismiss the victims. This one in particular applies to me as they are proceeding with my discharge later this month."
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale asked the former Auditor General to conduct the review after the women contacted him in November 2015, asking for help.
They said they had no confidence in the RCMP's internal mechanism
s to deal with harassment.
Sheila Fraser agrees.
She says the four cases illustrate the existing grievance process is "inefficient and bureaucratic" and calls for a panel of outside experts — not police — to oversee harassment complaints and measures to prevent reprisals against those who complain of harassment, and also for health services to be "delivered by an independent external party or parties."
Report released
Fraser reviewed how the RCMP handled the sexual harassment cases of Catherine Galliford, Atoya Montague and Susan Gastaldo and the harassment case of Alice Fox.
Her long-awaited report was released earlier this week, along with the report of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission headed by Ian McPhail.
Goodale said the government was "strongly committed to whatever action is necessary to help RCMP members, trainees and employees feel safe and respected among their colleagues and supervisors."
Commissioner Bob Paulson, who started his tenure soon after former B.C. spokesperson Cpl. Catherine Galliford spoke to CBC and brought the issue of harassment to the forefront, said the RCMP cooperated fully in the investigations.
However, he said the RCMP had already made changes based on other reports and recommendations and that cultural change takes time.
Fraser's report says there are currently 85 civil action claims against the RCMP by employees, half of them about harassment.
She also says "many hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent every year to defend the RCMP against claims by its employees."
Critically, Fraser said the actions of the RCMP thus far have been to protect its image rather than deal with the abuse and the abusers.
Lack of accountability continues
She also said there has been a trend to lead harassers towards resignation or early retirement and no one has been dismissed for unacceptable behaviour.
"It lacks the closure that victims need...there has been no accountability...the message is that harassment is not taken seriously by senior management," Fraser said.
She urges the commissioner of the RCMP not to accept resignation or retirement in severe cases.
Outside oversight needed
Both Fraser and McPhail say more needs to be done and recommend outside expertise to oversee aspects of the RCMP — including harassment resolution, health services and human resources — which are now managed in-house.
Catherine Galliford says "there is still tremendous lack of trust" and people are scared to complain after seeing what happened to her and others.
Mediation not litigation
Susan Gastaldo's lawyer, Walter Kosteckyj, said the women are hopeful the report will lead to settlements and "real and substantive change in the RCMP".
"The RCMP goes kicking and screaming as far down the litigation process that they can instead of addressing and dealing with the problem."
He points to the Fraser report, which says mediation — not litigation — is the preferred route.
Alice Fox told the CBC she agrees with Fraser that the force needs independent oversight. "We talk about transparency...but this isn't working, let's make the change we need."
"There are so many good members in the police force, they deserve this. I did too but my ship has sailed. I'm in the process of being fired."
Civilian employee Atoya Montague says she is pleased with both reports and is hopeful about the government's commitment, but worries Fraser's report was buried to minimize its reach and impact.
She also pointed to Fraser's concern that there is no attempt to resolve outstanding lawsuits. "Action is taken to dismiss the victims. This one in particular applies to me as they are proceeding with my discharge later this month."
With files from Natalie Clancy