Is Harassment Getting Worse?: Part One
- Municipal Affairs
- 20 hours ago
- 2 min read
Across Canada, municipal politics is often described as the most accessible form of government... the level closest to the people. It’s where community meets decision-making, where local leaders step up to shape the places we call home.
But increasingly, it’s also becoming a space where harassment is not just present — it’s persistent, personal, and, for many, escalating.
From hostile emails and social media attacks to intimidation in public spaces, the tone of political engagement at the municipal level is changing. And for women in particular, that change can come with a heavier toll, one that affects not only how they lead but also whether they choose to lead at all.
Today on Municipal Affairs, we’re having an honest and unfiltered conversation about that reality.
We’re joined by three municipal leaders from across the country: Councillor Melanie Loyns from Stony Plain, Alberta; Councillor Natalie Labbee from Greater Sudbury, Ontario; and Deputy Mayor and Councillor Alison Dallas-Funk from Flin Flon, Manitoba.
Together, they’ll share their personal experiences with harassment — how it has affected them, how it has evolved, and whether they believe it’s getting worse.
This is a conversation that is raw, candid, and necessary. Because behind every headline, every council meeting, and every public decision, there are people, and the cost of public service is changing.
Whether you’re thinking about entering municipal politics, already serving, or wondering if it’s time to step away, this discussion matters.
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