We have seen a considerable increase in the reliance on and utilization of the respectful workplace advisers who we have introduced in the division.
To this point there have been in excess of 40 contacts made between members and employees and the respectful workplace advisers, seeking information, seeking guidance, seeking support in terms of how they might most effectively deal with issues that are occurring in the workplace.
Personally speaking, that has exceeded my expectations. The feedback from those who have relied on the respectful workplace advisers has been extremely positive. The respectful workplace advisers themselves are feeling that the program is gaining momentum and is going to fill the void that was identified within the gender-based harassment consultations that were initially done in February 2012.