Opposition politicians unite in calling for laws to limit use of non-disclosure agreements
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"We, of course, agree that non-disclosure agreements should not be used as a means to silence victims of sexual assault. Of course we agree with that," said Houston in response to a question from NDP Leader Claudia Chender.
"I would assure the member that [the issue] is a priority. There is a jurisdictional scan happening. There's research happening. We want to get this right."
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NDP Leader Claudia Chender also seemed frustrated by the government's response.
"These agreements protect people who are powerful, they protect people who are wealthy and they protect the status quo," said Chender.
"We all know that the status quo has a strong sway in this building and in the decisions that are made, and I think that the Premier has gotten advice that there are people who would not like the status quo to change."
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