Poll: Have you ever experienced sexual harassment?

A poll by Abacus Data revealed that 53 per cent of Canadian women say they have experienced unwanted sexual pressure. Photo from Getty Images
A poll by Abacus Data revealed that 53 per cent of Canadian women say they have experienced unwanted sexual pressure. Photo from Getty Images

As revelations of a culture of blatant sexual harassment continues to buffet high-profile male figures in Hollywood, a new poll revealed that Canada has its own streak of sexual harassment.

A poll by Abacus Data revealed that 53 per cent of Canadian women say they have experienced unwanted sexual pressure. Furthermore, 1-in-10 Canadians said that sexual harassment is quite common in their workplace. Another 44 per cent say that harassment is infrequent but does happen.