Whistleblower
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Spy watchdog urges justice minister to close gaps in federal whistle-blowing frameworkThe NSIRA warns of "serious risks'' to both the country and employees when there are poor protocols for disclosing wrongdoing, harassment and discrimination.CanadaNov 26, 2020
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One investigation begun under B.C.’s new whistleblower protection lawThe Public Interest Disclosure Act aims to provide a way for current and former government employees to report wrongdoing without fear of reprisal.PoliticsMay 20, 2020
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Whistleblower alleges U.S. failed to prepare for coronavirus, ‘blindly’ sought quick fixDr. Rick Bright alleges he was demoted because he resisted pressure to allow widespread use of hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug pushed by President Donald Trump.HealthMay 5, 2020
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Schumer calls for investigation into whistleblower retaliationThe Senate Democratic leader's letter comes amid President Donald Trump's ouster of key government officials in the impeachment probe.WorldFeb 10, 2020
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City of Regina to introduce protections for whistleblowers, modernize internal policiesThe City of Regina is updating the internal policies governing employees, adding specific protections for whistleblowers.CanadaJan 13, 2020
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Canadian ‘whistleblower’ to learn fate Tuesday after being detained for years in the Middle EastThe family of a Canadian geologist jailed in Dubai on fraud charges is cautiously optimistic he'll be exonerated in a court hearing scheduled for Tuesday.CanadaDec 23, 2019
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‘I will vote yes’: Democrats across U.S. start announcing their intent to impeach TrumpThe scene played out across the nation’s polarized landscape Monday as about a dozen of the 31 most vulnerable House Democrats climbed off the fence and into the ranks of lawmakers who will vote for formal abuse and obstruction charges against Trump this week.PoliticsDec 17, 2019
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SHA employees may be included in whistleblower protections following ‘hush memo’Following a call from the opposition, the health minister will look into extending whistleblower protection to Saskatchewan Health Authority employees.PoliticsNov 21, 2019
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Note from SHA: ‘If you don’t want to see it in the newspaper’ leave it out of meetingsOpposition leader Ryan Meili called it a “hush memo” meant to dissuade healthcare workers from speaking out about concerns they may have.CanadaNov 19, 2019
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Nancy Pelosi invites Trump to testify ahead of 2nd week of impeachment hearingsPelosi says in an interview aired Sunday on Face the Nation that she “will make sure” Trump “does not intimidate” the whistleblower.WorldNov 17, 2019
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