But it says national museums are expected to hold the highest standards of respect, healthy working relationships and inclusion, and that the federal government has zero tolerance for harassment in the workplace.
The museum’s CEO Mark O Neill has been on a medical leave since last summer when the investigation began.
His lawyer David Law says O’Neill has been completely co-operative with the process and would not comment on the report or allegations about O Neill s conduct.
The Gatineau, Que., museum’s board of trustees says the matter is now in the hands of Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault and that it is fully committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Heritage Minister has final report into allegations of harassment at the Canadian Museum of History
Internal problems at the Canadian Museum of History are expected to be resolved in coming days, now that an investigation into the conduct of long-time CEO Mark O’Neill has been completed.
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Review examined conduct of long-time CEO Mark O Neill who has been on sick leave since summer
Posted: Jan 28, 2021 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 28
The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., is pictured in January 2021.(Simon Lasalle/Radio-Canada)
Heritage Ministry reviewing workplace harassment probe at Canadian Museum of History
People walk past the Canadian Museum of History Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Gatineau, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld January 28, 2021 - 1:05 PM
OTTAWA - The Heritage Ministry says itâs reviewing the results of an independent investigation into harassment allegations at the Canadian Museum of History.
The ministry revealed no details, citing the Privacy Act in guarding specific complaints and the name of individuals involved.
But it says national museums are expected to hold the highest standards of respect, healthy working relationships and inclusion, and that the federal government has zero tolerance for harassment in the workplace.
Posted: Jan 24, 2021 7:00 AM AT | Last Updated: January 25
Wolastoqi singer and composer Jeremy Dutcher, grass dancer and choreographer Possesom Paul and Atlantic Ballet artistic director Igor Dobrovolskiy started work this month on a new production. (Pierre Fournier/CBC)
Jeremy Dutcher and Possesom Paul don t make any apologies about wanting to change the world.
The young Wolastoqi artists are at the beginning of a three-year project with the Atlantic Ballet Theatre that will culminate in a new production, and they hope another step forward in sharing their culture, making lasting connections and artistic excellence.
Dutcher, a composer and singer, says the opportunity to bring a Wolastoqey story into a ballet space and concert hall is huge.