Whistleblowers Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS142, “Whistleblowers Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Whistleblowers Act in Nova Scotia is currently at First Reading. This bill aims to protect individuals who report wrongdoing or misconduct in the public sector, allowing them to do so without fear of retaliation. It would establish a framework for handling whistleblower complaints, providing a safe and confidential process for reporting concerns and ensuring that those who come forward are treated fairly and without reprisal.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Whistleblowers Act.
- 02This Act comes into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03In this Act, "protected disclosure" means a disclosure of information that is made in accordance with this Act.
- 04A person who makes a protected disclosure is protected from reprisal and retaliation in the workplace.
- 05The Minister of Labour and Advanced Education is responsible for the administration of this Act.
- 06The Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the disclosure of information under this Act.
Vote roll
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