Harassment can take different forms.

It can be psychological, physical, sexual, but can also be a humiliation, an insult, a discrimination, offensive language, an unwanted advance, a unwelcomed touch, a disparagement, etc.

It can be a behaviour, an action or a comment that is offensive, hostile or that simply does not respect the physical/psychological dignity/integrity and which is unwanted.  Harassment leads to a harmful work environment.

It is imperative to signal and denounce all forms of harassment.

• If you feel comfortable, you may begin by signaling the incident to the person who has caused it. 
• It is necessary to report the incident to production immediately to the designated production person responsible for receiving such complaints. 
• Please contact your union as soon as possible.
• You may also advise your agent.
• If need be, consult these helpful resources –Anti-Harassment Resources – ACTRA Montreal

Production’s obligations:

• Must have a harassment protocol for each production.
• Must designate and identify the person responsible to receive harassment complaints.
• Must ensure that everyone (even you) are respecting the law, the collective agreement and the Code of Conduct.
• Must respect the rules governing scenes with nudity/intimacy.  

Be an ally in the fight against all forms of harassment

• Get training Stop Harassment — End of Story! , which is available any time and is free.
• Create and encourage inclusive spaces where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcomed.
• Always respect pronouns, avoid jokes or comments that generalize on a group of people (even if you think it’s a compliment).
• If at work, you are required to touch another person, ask for consent before.
• Report even if you are just a witness,  do so immediately to the designated production person responsible for harassment complaints.
• Use the resources and share them with a person who needs help.

Resources:

• Contact L’APARTÉ : confidential and free help to anyone in Quebec’s cultural sector 450-396-9449 or 1-833-LAPARTE (1-833-527-2783).
• Consul  HAVEN (Assistance against harassment, racism and violence) free and confidential for any ACTRA members working anywhere in Canada. 
• Contact ACTRA as soon as possible 514-844-3318 Anonymous on set reporting – ACTRA Montreal

Everyone has the right to a safe and respectful workplace.  Never tolerate any form of harassment, not for you and not for others !