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Senator Pate on Bill S-232 and Ending NDA Abuse

Last week, I spoke in support of Bill S-232, which addresses the misuse of non-disclosure agreements in cases of harassment, violence, and discrimination. Too often, NDAs are used not to protect privacy, but to protect power and privilege — pressuring those who have been harmed into silence through financial vulnerability, time pressure, and unequal bargaining positions. The result is secrecy that shields institutions and perpetrators, while survivors are left isolated and often further victimized. When NDAs are used in federally funded settlements, Canadians are unknowingly paying to silence people who experienced serious wrongdoing. That is neither transparent nor just. Bill S-232 would ensure public funds are not used to impose or enforce NDAs in these contexts, while preserving survivors’ ability to choose privacy if they wish. It is a measured but important step toward accountability, transparency, dignity and justice. I am proud to support this bill, and I am grateful to my colleagues for advancing this work.