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As the Ottawa restaurant industry reacts to a high-profile admission, one local restaurant is serving up an information session about sexual harassment and assault Sunday.
The event is at Union Local 613 on 315 Somerset St. W. at 3:30 p.m.
Sgt. Carolyn Botting of the Ottawa police sexual assault and child abuse section and Jo-Ann Meloche, a lawyer who provides independent legal counsel to victims of sexual assault, will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
“Obviously it’s been a rough couple of weeks in the restaurant industry but these tough conversations are important,” said Terrilee Kelford, a partner in the Centretown restaurant known for causes like challenging sexist industry dress codes.
“I think it gives you a window in or an opportunity to have a productive conversation that needs to take place.”
The event is aimed at Ottawans, especially those in the restaurant industry, “in light of recent events.”
Last month, prominent Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael admitted to sexually harassing three women at his acclaimed Ottawa restaurants. Carmichael said he has stepped back from Riviera, Datsun and two El Camino locations, and went to rehab to tackle the substance abuse he says contributed to his behaviour.
But as allegations mount against high-profile leaders in many industries, a review by this newspaper of records from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario suggests similar problems exist in much more modest kitchens, cafés and bars across the province.
Kelford, who started her career as a sexual assault support counsellor and now works with foster children and serves on the board of PACT-Ottawa (Persons Against the Crime of Human Trafficking), says the first place to start is to talk about the rules and laws in place. Further sessions could tackle subjects such as employment standards, she said.
Media are being asked not to attend the event so people will be able to speak freely about a sensitive topic. A therapist will also be on hand to offer support.
Recent events have started a conversation, Kelford said, and people need to be able to channel that energy into getting the facts they need to take steps towards real change.
“Information is power,” she said.
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The event is at Union Local 613 on 315 Somerset St. W. at 3:30 p.m.
Sgt. Carolyn Botting of the Ottawa police sexual assault and child abuse section and Jo-Ann Meloche, a lawyer who provides independent legal counsel to victims of sexual assault, will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
“Obviously it’s been a rough couple of weeks in the restaurant industry but these tough conversations are important,” said Terrilee Kelford, a partner in the Centretown restaurant known for causes like challenging sexist industry dress codes.
“I think it gives you a window in or an opportunity to have a productive conversation that needs to take place.”
The event is aimed at Ottawans, especially those in the restaurant industry, “in light of recent events.”
Last month, prominent Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael admitted to sexually harassing three women at his acclaimed Ottawa restaurants. Carmichael said he has stepped back from Riviera, Datsun and two El Camino locations, and went to rehab to tackle the substance abuse he says contributed to his behaviour.
But as allegations mount against high-profile leaders in many industries, a review by this newspaper of records from the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario suggests similar problems exist in much more modest kitchens, cafés and bars across the province.
Kelford, who started her career as a sexual assault support counsellor and now works with foster children and serves on the board of PACT-Ottawa (Persons Against the Crime of Human Trafficking), says the first place to start is to talk about the rules and laws in place. Further sessions could tackle subjects such as employment standards, she said.
Media are being asked not to attend the event so people will be able to speak freely about a sensitive topic. A therapist will also be on hand to offer support.
Recent events have started a conversation, Kelford said, and people need to be able to channel that energy into getting the facts they need to take steps towards real change.
“Information is power,” she said.
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