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.
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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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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Reports on the Operation of the PSDPA
- Public Sector Integrity Commissioner's Annual Reports
The Integrity Commissioner is required to publish a report annually with statistics on the operations of her own office, including including the number of disclosures, investigations, and founded cases of wrongdoing. - Public Service Agency Reports: 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
These reports provide statistics on the internal disclosure procedures of all departments covered by the PSDPA, including the number of disclosures, investigations, and founded cases of wrongdoing. - Departmental Reports of Founded Wrongdoing...
Reports on the specific cases of wrongdoing uncovered through departmental internal procedures.
PSDPA Legal Documents
Showing the changes that took place during the evolution of the Act and the current legal text.
PSDPA Legal Documents
PSDPA History
The story of how the PSDPA was developed: what was promised during the 2006 election campaign, and FAIR's comments on what was delivered.
PSDPA History
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.
