Recognizing #CantBuyMySilence Campaign Volunteers - Member Statement

CLAUDIA CHENDER « » : I rise to acknowledge the amazing work of the Can't Buy My Silence campaign. Dr. Julie Macfarlane and Zelda Perkins - with aid from activists across Canada and in the U.S., Ireland and beyond - have built a formidable movement to ensure that the silence of victims cannot be bought via non-disclosure agreements. When they began in the wake of the awful truth of the predatory and criminal actions of Harvey Weinstein, Zelda Perkins risked everything to go public.

Through their hard work and dedication, at least 17 U.S. states, several Canadian provinces, and three countries have passed or are considering legislation to ban the misuse of these agreements. In the wake of the Hockey Canada scandal and other well-known events, we know that this legislation cannot come too soon. Please join me in applauding these brilliant women, all members of the Can't Buy My Silence campaign. (Applause)