House Government Operations Committee leaps into action to protect whistleblowers, or does it?

The big question now is whether the House Government Operations Committee can find the time, determination, and resources to do justice to this very important task, handed to them at very short notice.

Whistleblower protection advocates across Canada were celebrating last week when the news broke that Treasury Board President Scott Brison, pictured, had suddenly asked the House Government Operations Committee to conduct a review of the federal whistleblower protection law, writes David Hutton. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

Opinion

BY DAVID HUTTON

February 13, 2017

OTTAWA—Whistleblower protection advocates across Canada were celebrating last week when the news broke that Treasury Board President Scott Brison had suddenly asked the House Government Operations Committee (OGGO) to conduct a review of the federal whistleblower protection law (the PSDPA). This re...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy