Calls grow for B.C. to crack down on misuse of non-disclosure agreements

Former B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau says the ­provincial government should pass ­legislation that prevents the misuse of non-disclosure agreements, such as in cases of sexual harassment, assault and discrimination.

“That should just really be so straightforward for them to do — the Canadian Bar Association is asking for it,” Furstenau said. “This is not something that is radical. This is overdue.”

Furstenau’s comments come after a report by a non-profit legal firm called the Community Legal Assistance Society was released this week, saying the increased use of NDAs contributes to silencing victims.

NDAs — legal agreements to prevent involved parties from sharing information about what happened — have

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