The groups representing Canadian artists say they feel the “urgency” of putting together a new, common approach to ending sexual harassment in the film industry, but also want to make sure they do it right.
Canadian film industry representatives gathered to discuss sexual harassment, discrimination, bullying, and violence at a five-hour meeting behind closed doors in Toronto.
Representatives from 16 organizations, including the ACTRA Canadian Actors Union, the Canadian Academy of Film and Television and the Directors Guild of Canada, met with a moderator and some lawyers on Thursday to discuss sexual harassment , discrimination, intimidation and violence during a five-hour meeting held behind closed doors in Toronto.
According to a statement, they came out of this meeting with a consensus that there should be a policy of “zero tolerance” for such behaviors and that to improve gender equality and diversity within the community. industry was part of the solution.
They also made four commitments, including the adoption of an industry-wide code of conduct that will clearly define the criteria for what is considered appropriate and inappropriate behavior, the application of the rules, and the consequences of their actions. transgression.
In a telephone interview on Friday, David Sparrow, ACTRA’s national president, did not want to set a timetable for the implementation of the measures.
Posted on 25 November 2017 at 14h58 | Last updated on November 25, 2017 at 2:58 pm