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Whistleblower Protection

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A glimmer of hope for Ontario whistleblowers?

Recently enacted changes to Ontario's Securities Act and the Commodity Futures Act regarding whistleblower retaliation now allow whistleblowers who have suffered retaliation to file a civil claim in the Superior Court of Justice or to seek redress through arbitration.

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Supreme Court rules on whistleblower protection case: Don’t lose focus on what really drives external reporting

What should organizations be doing to create an environment where employees are confident in their ability to raise issues internally?

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Whistleblower protection: Employers need to create a speak-up environment

It is incumbent on Canadian employers to take whatever steps they can to implement systems that would allow whistleblowers to step forward without fear, and speak-up without punishment.

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