Anglican Diocese of N.S. and P.E.I. adopts pledge banning inappropriate use of NDAs
Julie Macfarlane of Can't Buy My Silence Canada says a member of the diocese told her the membership unanimously passed a resolution to not use NDAs unless requested by a complainant in cases involving sexual harassment, misconduct or abuse, discrimination, retaliation or bullying.
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