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Important Legislative Changes Take Effect March 1, 2018

EDMONTON – Today Marianne Ryan, Alberta’s second Public Interest Commissioner issued comments on the announcement that the Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act (the Act) will be proclaimed on March 1, 2018. These amendments provide important changes that expand the jurisdiction of the Public Interest Commissioner and protection for whistleblowers. Changes include expanding the…

Amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act receive Royal Assent

The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Amendment Act has received Royal Ascent and is anticipated to be proclaimed in December 2018.  The amendments will bring significant changes to the legislation.  Organizations need to ensure their policies reflect the amendments.  Learn more here.