Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Jian Ghomeshi Statement

    Uploaded by

    Radio-Canada
    85 views1 page
    The CBC host apologizes to co-worker who put her in uncomfortable position. She says she was in a position of privilege and did not lead by example. A workplace should not have any sexualized tone, she says.

    Original Description:

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    The CBC host apologizes to co-worker who put her in uncomfortable position. She says she was in a position of privilege and did not lead by example. A workplace should not have any sexualized tone, she says.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    85 views1 page

    Jian Ghomeshi Statement

    Uploaded by

    Radio-Canada
    The CBC host apologizes to co-worker who put her in uncomfortable position. She says she was in a position of privilege and did not lead by example. A workplace should not have any sexualized tone, she says.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 1

    Jian Ghomeshis statement :

    I want to apologize to Ms. Borel for my behaviour towards her in the


    workplace. In the past 18 months, I have spent a great deal of time reflecting on
    this incident and the difficulties I caused Ms. Borel, and I have had to come to
    terms with my own deep regret and embarrassment.
    I enjoyed a position of privilege in my job at the CBC as the host of a
    program I loved. I was a person in a position of authority and leadership, and I
    did not show the respect that I should have to Ms. Borel. I did not always lead by
    example and I failed to understand and truly appreciate the impact of my conduct
    on Ms. Borels work environment. That conduct in the workplace was sexually
    inappropriate. I realize that there is no way for me to know the full impact on her
    personally and professionally.
    I now recognize that I crossed boundaries inappropriately. A workplace
    should not have any sexualized tone. I failed to understand how my words and
    actions would put a coworker who was younger than me, and in a junior position
    to mine, in an uncomfortable place. I did not appreciate the damage that I
    caused, and I recognize that no workplace friendship or creative environment
    excuses this sort of behaviour, especially when there is a power imbalance as
    there was with Ms. Borel. This incident was thoughtless and I was insensitive to
    her perspective and how demeaning my conduct was towards her. I understand
    this now. This is a challenging business to be in and I did not need to make it
    more difficult for Ms. Borel. The past 18 months have been an education for me. I
    have reflected deeply and have been working hard to address the attitudes that
    led me, at the time, to think that this was acceptable.
    I apologize to my family for letting them down and in particular for the
    impact that all of this has had on my dear mother and my sister. I apologize for
    the burden my actions have placed on those dear friends who have stood by me
    throughout this difficult time. I regret behaviour at work with all of my heart and I
    hope that I can find forgiveness from those for whom my actions took such a toll.

    You might also like