"If I was a boy, the police investigation would have happened, said McKay. McKay's human rights claim called for the York police force to open a criminal investigation, as well as create a policy and provide training on how to work with female survivors of historical sexual abuse."
"That's a problem when it comes to seeking accountability from public institutions, according to Julie Macfarlane, director of Can't Buy My Silence Canada. Macfarlane notes a large majority of tribunal cases end in settlements, and most of those have NDAs."
Jeanie McKay alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police after reporting sexual abuse by her high school music teacher. She claims the police investigation was inadequate due to her gender. McKay's human rights complaint seeks a criminal investigation, policy changes, training for police, and $100,000 for injury to dignity. York police denied any wrongdoing. A settlement was reached in 2025, but confidentiality agreements prevent public knowledge of its terms, raising concerns about accountability in public institutions.
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