My Story
In the vast expanse of the ocean's embrace, I trust the Canadian Coast Guard's saving grace. Yet, as an employee, adrift in dismay, abandoned and stranded, left to fade away.
Dive into Dana’s eventful journey! Here, you’ll find pivotal moments captured through blog entries and selectively shared documents. Remember, this timeline isn’t all-encompassing given the sheer number of happenings. Keep an eye on this space for updates, as we chronologically backtrack from the latest to the earliest occurrences.
ATIP #3 - Diversity and Inclusion Symposium
We submitted an ATIP (Access to Information and Privacy) request that asked for this: On November 6th, 2023, a Diversity...
Mediation Scheduled for August 3, 2023
The Mediation between Dana and Fisheries and Oceans Canada has occurred and no settlement was reached.
The Next Stage
On January 18, 2023, CHRC notified Dana (the Complainant) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (the Respondent) of the next steps...
CHRC Allows Complaint to Proceed
On July 19, 2022 the CHRC acknowledged receipt of Danas' complaint. They notified her that there were 2 outstanding issues...
CHRC Begins Reviewing Complaint
On July 19, 2022, I received acknowledgment that the CHRC received and is reviewing the complaint.
Complaint filed with CHRC
On May 10, I filed a complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). The initial complaint did not include...
Social Media Exchange
In April 2022, which was more than a year after I quit the organization I saw a Facebook post from...
A Frustrating Email Exchange
The VP Western Region reaches out to check on Dana's well-being and offers to connect via phone, text, or email....
Resignation Tendered
Dana's decision to quit her job with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) stemmed from a deeply challenging situation. She found...
Follow-up from OIC after Telephone Meeting
In this email letter, the OIC follows-up to the telephone meeting they had earlier that week. In this letter she...
Telephone Meeting with OIC
On January 5, 2021, OIC and Dana had a telephone meeting in which they discussed Dana's complaints and possible solutions...
Reply letter from OIC
This is the reply that was first received from OIC in which she attaches the VAJ Zero Tolerance Policy. She...
Letter to OIC - MCTS Prince Rupert
A letter written by Dana, an MCTS Officer, addressing the prevalent toxic work environment, harassment, bullying, and low morale at...
Posted in Prince Rupert
During training at the Canadian Coast Guard College, Dana learned that she would be stationed in Prince Rupert, BC. Between...
The Journey Begins
Six months of training was mandatory to become a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Office with the Canadian Coast Guard....