Rick Dykstra

• Federal Tories to strengthen police checks of candidates following Rick Dykstra case

  A lawyer was hired by the Conservatives in March 2018 to probe how Rick Dykstra was allowed to continue on as a candidate in the 2015 election after the party learned he was accused of assaulting a woman who worked for another MP.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
  
• ANALYSIS: Where do Parliament Hill’s investigations into sexual harassment stand?

  Experts say investigations into sexual misconduct allegations should be conducted without delay in order to allow for all sides to be heard fairly.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2018
  
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• Rick Dykstra allegations prompt Conservatives to review internal policies

  The president of the federal Conservatives says the party is reviewing all internal policies in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against former MPs.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2018
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• Ex-PM Stephen Harper explains why he let Rick Dykstra run amid sexual misconduct allegations

  "In my view, it is essential that criminal allegations, including this one, be fully investigated and prosecuted if warranted."

  Politics

  Feb 2, 2018
• Bill Kelly: Passing a law won’t change misogynist mindsets

  Both the prime minister and Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer are properly indignant about the accusations levelled at their caucus members, but both leaders need to address some critical questions.

  Feb 1, 2018
• Andrew Scheer orders probe into why Rick Dykstra was allowed to run despite misconduct allegations

  Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he has instructed the party to launch a third-party investigation into why former Conservative MP Rick Dykstra was allowed to run in 2015 despite senior leaders in the party reportedly knowing about sexual misconduct allegations against him.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2018
• Doug Ford’s run for Ontario’s PC leadership challenges elites

  Ontario's PCs are in for a wild ride now that Doug Ford has entered the leadership race, Tasha Kheiriddin writes.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2018
• ‘Clearly a crisis’ of sexual harassment on Parliament Hill: Hajdu

  There is "clearly a crisis" of sexual harassment on Parliament Hill, said Employment Minister Patty Hajdu while defending new legislation aimed at putting a stop to abuse and exploitation of vulnerable workers.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2018
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• Andrew Scheer says he can’t speak to why Rick Dykstra was allowed to run after sex assault allegations

  Scheer calls the allegations about Dykstra disturbing and says there's no place for such conduct in the political system.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2018
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• Bill C-65: Here’s what the anti-harassment bill does and how it will affect you

  Debate begins today on a new bill aimed at tackling workplace harassment, days after stunning allegations of misconduct sent Ottawa reeling - but what will the changes mean for you?

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2018