Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act

Prime Minister congratulates Harriet Solloway on her appointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today congratulated Harriet Solloway on her appointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of seven years, effective September 27, 2023.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today congratulated Harriet Solloway on her appointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of seven years, effective September 27, 2023.
  • Reporting directly to Parliament, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada works to strengthen accountability and oversight of government operations, with jurisdiction over most federal public sector organizations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Crown corporations.
  • The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner investigates wrongdoing in the federal public sector and helps protect whistleblowers and those who participate in investigations from reprisal.
  • Over the course of her career, Ms. Solloway has worked to promote justice, accountability, and legal reform, both domestically and internationally.

Prime Minister announces nomination of Harriet Solloway as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Harriet Solloway as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Harriet Solloway as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada.
  • The Public Sector Integrity Commissioner is an independent Agent of Parliament, appointed under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act for a term of seven years.
  • As an Officer of Parliament, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner investigates wrongdoing in the federal public sector and helps protect persons who make disclosures and who participate in investigations from reprisals.
  • The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada is an independent federal organization that was created in 2007 under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.

Announcement of Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act review task force

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).

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  • Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, announced the appointment of an external task force that will explore revisions to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).
  • The nine-member task force's review will consider opportunities to enhance the federal disclosure process and strengthen protections and supports for public servants who come forward to disclose wrongdoing.
  • The act created the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, and also created the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal to address alleged cases of reprisal.
  • Currently, 134 government institutions are subject to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, including departments, separate agencies, Crown corporations and wholly owned subsidiaries, and Agents of Parliament, all of which must establish internal disclosure procedures.

Prime Minister congratulates Joe Friday on his reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today congratulated Joe Friday on his reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of 18months.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today congratulated Joe Friday on his reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of 18months.
  • With jurisdiction over most federal public sector organizations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Crown corporations, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada works to strengthen accountability and oversight of government operations.
  • The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada is an independent federal organization that was created in 2007 under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act .
  • Working in the federal public service since 1992, he joined the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada in 2008 as General Counsel and was Deputy Commissioner from 2011 until his appointment as Commissioner.

Prime Minister announces nomination of Joe Friday for reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Joe Friday for reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of 18 months.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, March 21, 2022 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Joe Friday for reappointment as Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada for a term of 18 months.
  • He joined the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canadain 2008 as General Counsel and was Deputy Commissioner from 2011 until his appointment as Commissioner.
  • With jurisdiction over most federal public sector organizations, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Crown corporations, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada works to strengthen accountability and oversight of government operations.
  • As an Officer of Parliament, the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner investigates wrongdoing in the federal public sector and helps protect persons who make disclosures and who participate in investigations from reprisals.