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A new law protecting B.C. whistleblowers goes into effect Dec. 1.

The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) outlines new protections for current and former B.C. government employees who come forward to report wrongdoing in their workplace.

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Employees can now report concerns internally to a designated officer or to the B.C. ombudsperson, and will be protected from demotion, termination or reprisal. Whistleblowers can also raise their concerns anonymously if they wish.

“This legislation protects whistleblowers if they speak up and requires that any investigation into allegations of serious wrongdoing will be administratively fair,” said Attorney General David Eby. “It supports high standards of integrity and accountability in our public service, which British Columbians expect and deserve.”

The act also ensures those being investigated are treated fairly, and that ministries and the office of the ombudsperson are transparent in reporting the number of reports received each year and sharing the results of any investigations that have occurred.