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2 Liberal MPs suspended after Sexual Harassment Allegations

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How should politicians be punished when they engage in sexual harassment in the workplace?

The Liberal Party has suspended two male Liberal MPs from its caucus pending an investigation into two separate sexual harassment allegations made by two MPs of another party.

Montreal MP Massimo Pacetti and Newfoundland MP Scott Andrews were evicted from the Liberal caucus until further notice by leader Justin Trudeau Wednesday morning. The move came after Trudeau was approached by one of the MPs who was affected by one of the men’s behaviour. The two cases are unrelated, and the two men deny the accusations.

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Employment Lawyer Lior Samfiru joined host Bill Carroll on Newstalk 580 CFRA to explain how workplaces should handle allegations of sexual harassment, and react to Justin Trudeau’s handling of the situation.

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Lior Samfiru is a Founding Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and the Practice Leader of the firm’s Labour & Employment Law Group. Known for his advocacy and success representing both employees and employers, Lior exclusively serves clients in Ontario, where his extensive experience has made him one of Canada’s most sought-after employment lawyers.

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