US EditionB.C. Ombudsperson Says Whistleblower Protection Law 'Falling Short' in some Areas
- Despite new laws, many public employees in B.C. still fear retaliation for reporting wrongdoing, according to Ombudsperson Jay Chalke's reports.
- Chalke's survey found that 55% of workers still fear reprisals, and 47% believe nothing will change if they speak up.
- Chalke urges the government to expand whistleblower protection beyond the current 200 agencies to include 500 more.
- Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko emphasized the need for more channels for disclosures after advocating for whistleblower changes.
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St Catharines Standard+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law ‘falling short’ in some areas
VICTORIA - 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.
·Welland, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law 'falling short' in some areas
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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