Spy agency lacks commitment to harassment-free workplace, employees allege
OTTAWA — Employees suing the Canadian Security Intelligence Service say the spy agency “utterly lacks commitment” to a diverse and harassment-free working environment — contrary to a recently filed statement of defence.
In a reply to the CSIS defence, the employees say management created a workplace rife with discrimination, harassment and bullying “through its tone at the top.”
The reply was submitted to the Federal Court of Canada this week, the latest volley in a high-profile legal battle.
It comes as the Liberal government introduces legislation aimed at better dealing with allegations of harassment in federally regulated workplaces.