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More than 4 in 10 Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted: StatsCan

by Todd Humber March 31, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 31, 2026

Nearly 15 million people in Canada have been physically or sexually assaulted since the age of 15, according to a new Statistics Canada survey that tracks gender-based violence across public and private spaces. The figure represents 44 per cent of the population aged 15 and older, based on the 2025 ...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

More than 4 in 10 Canadians have been physically or sexually assaulted: StatsCan

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