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Settlement reached between Bell Media, ex-CP24 personality in human rights complaint

(5 months ago)
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Bell MediaMediaHuman rights and civil libertiesDiscriminationRacial and ethnic discrimination

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Patricia Jaggernauth, a former CP24 co-host and weather specialist, announced a settlement with Bell Media regarding her human rights complaint filed in October 2022. Jaggernauth had alleged a "systemic pattern" of racism, sexism, and discrimination during her 11 years with the company.

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  1. 1 11 years prior to complaint: Patricia Jaggernauth worked for Bell Media/CP24.
  2. 2 October 2022: Patricia Jaggernauth filed human rights complaint.
  3. 3 April 2023: Bell Media responded to the commission.
  4. 4 Thursday (July 3, 2025): Settlement announced; news published.
  • Resolution of the human rights complaint
  • Mutual satisfaction of both parties
  • No further public comments
What: A settlement was reached between Bell Media and former CP24 personality Patricia Jaggernauth regarding her human rights complaint.
When: Settlement announced Thursday (July 3, 2025); complaint filed in October 2022; Bell Media's response in April 2023; Jaggernauth worked for 11 years.
Where: Toronto, Ontario (where CP24 is based).
Why: Jaggernauth alleged "a systemic pattern" of racism, sexism, and discrimination, being treated as a "token and a commodity," passed over for promotions, and earning less than a living wage.
How: Through a settlement process, resolving the complaint filed with the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

Patricia Jaggernauth, a former CP24 co-host and weather specialist, announced a settlement with Bell Media regarding her human rights complaint filed in October 2022. Jaggernauth had alleged a "systemic pattern" of racism, sexism, and discrimination during her 11 years with the company.