Whistleblowers Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS32, “Whistleblowers Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-59-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
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 within the government or public sector from retaliation, harassment, or other negative consequences. It would establish a framework for whistleblowers to come forward safely and anonymously, and provide them with support and protection from reprisal. The bill's details are still being reviewed and debated.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Whistleblowers Act.
- 02The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purpose of this Act.
- 03A whistleblower is entitled to protection from reprisal for disclosing information in good faith.
- 04The Minister responsible for this Act may designate officials to receive and investigate whistleblower complaints.
- 06The Minister responsible for this Act must table an annual report on whistleblower complaints and outcomes.
Vote roll
No division has been recorded for this bill yet.