Federal government promises probe of RCMP's approach to sexual misconduct in the ranks

It’s been years since Cathy Mansley wore her RCMP uniform. She still gets upset talking about her exit.

The former constable said she was the target of discrimination and sexual advances — including unwanted touching — throughout her career.

“When I became more vocal about how I was being treated at work and how I wasn’t being helped, especially after I asked for help, everything just went downhill from there,” she told CBC News from her home in Cape Breton.

Mansley said that, despite complaints to the chain of command, the officer who she says touched her and others was allowed to retire. She said she spiralled as