Canadian Legislation: The Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA)
The Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA) was created to protect Canadians who blow the whistle on Federal government wrongdoing.
A central part of the Federal Accountability Act, the PSDPA establishes a regime for allegations of wrongdoing to be investigated, and for whistleblowers to seek protection from reprisals.
The PSDPA Explained
The Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act Explained...
A concise, plain English explanation of the main provisions of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act and how it works. Written by FAIR.
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What's Wrong with the PSDPA
What's wrong with the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act...
A plain English analysis of the pitfalls contained Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act: recommended for anyone who is considering using this relatively new process. Written by FAIR.
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More about the PSDPA
- Senior Officers for Disclosure of Wrongdoing...
Most departments and crown corporations have designated a senior officer to whom internal disclosures can be made. These are listed on the Public Service Agency's website. - PSIC Information on Disclosures and Reprisals...
The Public Service Integrity Commissioner's explanations of the Act.
