Non-disclosure agreements are incredibly common. But they protect abusers, and block journalism. They are also, as it turns out, often unenforceable. Zelda Perkins, who blew the whistle on Harvey Weinstein, has joined forces with law professor Julie Macfarlane to launch a global campaign against NDAs, called Can't Buy My Silence. 

Further Reading:

• cantbuymysilence.com
• Zelda Perkins on the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/entertainment-arts-42420389
• Prof. Julie Macfarlane's book, Going Public: https://www.amazon.ca/Going-Public-Survivors-Journey-Action/dp/1771134755

Additional music by Audio Network

Sponsors
Douglas, Dispatch Coffee, Freshbooks, & Squarespace

Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.