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Annual Reports of Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner highlight special challenges presented during a pandemic year

Nov 23, 2021

Diane McLeod-McKay outlines the work of her office during a year of new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as ongoing problems that have continued to present issues over the years

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Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner hosts virtual meeting of counterparts from across Canada

Sep 28, 2021

For the second year in a row, Diane McLeod-McKay, has hosted the annual meeting of offices in Canada responsible for overseeing public interest disclosure legislation

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Organizations across Canada create the first Whistleblower Awareness Day

Mar 24, 2021

Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner notes the important public interest served by whistleblowers and highlights issues with Yukon legislation

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Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner briefs Yukon lawyers on benefits and challenges of PIDWA

Feb 25, 2021

The Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner for Yukon, Diane McLeod-McKay, made a presentation on February 25th to the 2021 mid-winter conference of the Yukon branch of the Canadian Bar Association.

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Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner takes part in conference hosted by BC Ombudsperson

Dec 04, 2020

The Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Diane McLeod-McKay, participated in a one-day conference on December 4th, held online and hosted by the British Columbia Ombudsperson.

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Annual Reports issued by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner

Jul 21, 2020

Special sections of report highlight key concerns and solutions

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COVID-19 prompts change to way complaints are received by Office of Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner

Mar 23, 2020

To support efforts to implement “social distancing” and for the protection of her staff and the public, Diane McLeod-McKay is limiting personal contact by accepting complaints and enquiries by phone and email rather than in-person, for now.

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Actions being taken by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner in response to COVID-19 - Updated March 18 2020

Mar 18, 2020

The Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is taking a number of steps to respond to evolving circumstances related to COVID-19.

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Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner pleased with initial government response to group home report

Sep 10, 2019

The Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is pleased that Health and Social Services has accepted all recommendations and observations in her Special Investigation Report, Allegations of Wrongdoing in the Delivery of Group Home Care.

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Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner says new government guidelines are a positive first step

May 30, 2019

The Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner (PIDC) is pleased that the Yukon government has adopted a set of guidelines to disclosing wrongdoing under the Public Interest Disclosure of Wrongdoing Act (PIDWA).

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