Harassment

Harassment occurs when a person’s behaviour undermines the dignity and psychological or physical well-being of another person or persons.

It can involve offensive, disparaging, hostile or unwanted remarks or behaviour directed at a person or a group of persons.

Harassment based on a personal characteristic is considered as discriminatory harassment, which is forbidden by the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

For example, it is prohibited to make repeated jokes and remarks about a co-worker’s sexual orientation.

The following personal characteristics are forbidden grounds of harassment pursuant to the Charter:

• Age
• Civil status
• Disability
• Ethnic or national origin
• Language
• Political convictions
• Pregancy
• Race or colour
• Religion
• Sex
• Sexual orientation
• Social condition

Watch our video clips on each of these ground or harassment for more information.

Harassment is prohibited by the Charter in the following areas:

• Employment
• Housing
• Public services, public transport, and public places (including restaurants, schools, businesses, and camp sites)
• Juridical acts (including insurance policies and contracts)

Watch our video clips on each of these areas for more information.

Contact us if you think you are a victim of harassment or to learn more about harassment:
TTY: 514 873-2648
E-mail: accueil@cdpdj.qc.ca