Sexual Violence in Canada, by the Numbers

What the data tells us about sexual assault and harassment

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Infographic of sexual assaults in Canada created by Piktogram

In 2015, the Ontario government announced a three-year $41 million action plan to end sexual violence and sexual harassment. As the plan enters its final months, we revisit the startling national data that encouraged the government to act.

The Walrus Staff

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Jennifer Hollet
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