What are the whistle-blower protection provisions?
CEPA has always included provisions to protect individuals voluntarily reporting possible offences or violations of the Act; however, this protection was previously restricted to employees who are regulated under federal law. CEPA 1999 now expands this protection to all employees. It also contains a provision allowing a person who reports an alleged infraction under CEPA 1999 to request that his/her identity not be disclosed. The Act states that it is an offence for an employer to discipline, harass or dismiss an employee who, in good faith: • reports an alleged offence under the Act, • refuses to conduct activities that would be illegal under the Act, or • declares his or her intention to comply with the Act. Environment in Canada – What are the provisions that allows for investigation of offences? Section 17 of CEPA 1999 allows any resident of Canada who is over 18 to request that the Minister of the Environment investigate an alleged violation under the Act. This is an improvement o
