CP24’s Patricia Jaggernauth files human rights case against Bell Media
Posted October 7, 2022 8:26 pm.
Last Updated October 7, 2022 8:37 pm.
Longtime Toronto television personality and weather specialist Patricia Jaggernauth has filed a human rights case against Bell Media, alleging gender and racial discrimination during her time with CP24.
Jaggernauth launched the complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission on Wednesday, alleging she was treated as a “token and a commodity” and was passed over for promotions on multiple occasions, among other claims mentioned in the report.
CBC was the first to report on the filed complaint.
“Throughout her employment with Bell, Ms. Jaggernauth has experienced a systemic pattern of racism, sexism and discrimination,” the complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission reads.
“She has been continually passed over for promotions and opportunities and has been treated as a token and a commodity by Bell.”
Jaggernauth, who resigned from her position on September 27, also mentions in the report that CP24 and Bell Media refused to provide her with full-time work. The Toronto-based reporter also says she was forbidden from participating in paid events outside of the company without Bell Media’s approval.
“Bell has done this while at the same time denying Ms. Jaggernauth promotions she has earned and is qualified for and while refusing to provide her with full-time work.”
Jaggernauth has established a considerable following on social media, with over 380,000 followers on Instagram and over 13,000 followers on Twitter. On Friday, Jaggernauth posted on Twitter saying she was relieved to be able to share her story.
Jaggernauth was employed with Bell Media for over 11 years. Her allegations come after anchor and reporter Lisa LaFlamme’s tumultuous exit from Bell Media and CTV.
The longtime anchor said she was blindsided when her contract was not extended. It was also reported that Michael Melling, a Bell Media Vice President, encouraged LaFlamme not to let her hair go grey. On August 26, Melling announced he was going on leave to spend time with family.
With files from The Canadian Press
