Whistleblower

• B.C.’s whistleblower law ‘falling short,’ ombudsperson says

  New reports by British Columbia's ombudsperson on a whistleblower protection law show that it is "falling short" in some areas in its first five years.

  Politics

  Aug 19
  
• B.C. financial crimes watchdog offering up to $250K for whistleblower tips

  The B.C. Securities Commission is set to begin paying tipsters up to a quarter-million dollars for information about investment fraud and other types of market misconduct.

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2023
  
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• Task force reviewing federal whistleblowing regime lacks ‘lived experience’: advocates

  The group also raises concerns about the independence of the task force, given that four of the nine members are current or former employees of various levels of government.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2022
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• British Columbia government expands whistleblower protection program

  The B.C. government announced on Thursday, it has expanded whistleblower protections to include more employees.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2022
• Whistleblower accuses Twitter of ‘deliberate ignorance’ in cybersecurity efforts

  This could create serious legal and financial problems for Twitter, which is currently trying to force Tesla CEO Elon Musk to consummate his $44 billion offer to buy the company.

  Tech

  Aug 23, 2022
• Lethbridge Police Commission denies public inquiry into alleged whistleblower letters

  The Lethbridge Police Commission said it will not be conducting a public inquiry of alleged whistleblower letters sent to multiple people in June of this year.

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2021
• Public inquiry into LPS requested after whistleblower letters allege retaliation against MLA

  'There's a suggestion of a potential planned retaliation against a named member of the professional media, as well as a sitting Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.'

  Crime

  Oct 1, 2021
• Spy watchdog urges justice minister to close gaps in federal whistle-blowing framework

  The NSIRA warns of "serious risks'' to both the country and employees when there are poor protocols for disclosing wrongdoing, harassment and discrimination.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
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• One investigation begun under B.C.’s new whistleblower protection law

  The Public Interest Disclosure Act aims to provide a way for current and former government employees to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal.

  Politics

  May 20, 2020
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• Whistleblower alleges U.S. failed to prepare for coronavirus, ‘blindly’ sought quick fix

  Dr. Rick Bright alleges he was demoted because he resisted pressure to allow widespread use of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug pushed by President Donald Trump.

  Health

  May 5, 2020