Two prominent Canadian politicians stepped down from leadership posts Thursday (January 25) over allegations about their behavior toward women as the #MeToo social media movement showed growing influence beyond its roots in the United States.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Kent Hehr, 48, had resigned as minister for sport and persons with disabilities while the government investigates allegations that he made inappropriate comments to women.
That announcement followed the resignation of Patrick Brown as the leader of the opposition Progressive Conservative party in the province of Ontario.
Brown stepped down early Thursday morning over allegations he made unwanted sexual advances to two women. He strongly denied the claims, which surfaced late Wednesday (January 24) on Canadian Television.
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