Whistleblower Protection

Alberta’s whistleblower protection law is deeply flawed with serious adverse consequences for Alberta whistleblowers and the public.

The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner (PSIC) has recently published the results of a survey it commissioned, exploring federal employees’ awareness and knowledge of PSIC, and, as a result, their willingness to blow the whistle on wrongdoing that they see in the workplace.

In the first of a series of reports on the adequacy of whistleblower protection in Canada, Ontario’s legislation received a failing grade. According to report author, Ian Bron, it meets none of the key criteria necessary for adequate protection “to a degree that renders it useless.”

By Ian Bron

The Centre for Free Expression offers a free confidential helpline for whistleblowers and potential whistleblowers – those raising concerns about harm to the public interest, or considering doing so. Our help includes reliable information about options available to whistleblowers in Canada; expert review of your situation to determine possible courses of action; referral to other sources of assistance including lawyers, the media, support groups etc. How to contact us