В Саскачеване отмечают 15-летие закона о защите сотрудников, сообщающих о нарушениях

Saskatchewan is marking the 15th anniversary of its whistleblower protection legislation for public servants. The Public Interest Disclosure Act came into force Sept. 1, 2011, providing a framework for public servants to report wrongdoing and seek protection from reprisals. Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner Sharon Pratchler said public servants play an important role in government accountability because of their proximity to the day-to-day work of government. “Public service is about serving everyone, with the public interest at the centre,” Pratchler said in a release. She said public servants are an important part of the checks and balances that support accountability in government. Drop-in sessions planned through September To mark the anniversary, the Office of the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner will hold drop-in sessions throughout September for public servants. The sessions are intended to provide an informal opportunity for employees to learn more about their rights under the legislation, ask questions and access information about available protections. The commissioner’s office said understanding where to turn and what protections are available is important for public servants who may need to report wrongdoing. Related Stories: Information commissioner says ArriveCAN investigation highlights access-to-information concerns Saskatchewan Health Authority pulls "Whistleblower Hotline" Proposal  Commissioner operates independently The Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is a legislative officer operating under The Public Interest Disclosure Act. The office provides information and oversight related to disclosures of wrongdoing and protections for public servants who come forward. More information is available through the Office of the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner website.