The by-law is intended to help uncover serious wrongdoing at the City, by bringing it to the attention of management and the Auditor General or their designate, and to ensure it is addressed appropriately, including by means of an investigation where required.

The Whistleblower By-law 09-227 was approved by City of Hamilton Mayor and Council on November 11, 2009 and went into effect six months after being passed on May 11, 2010. The updated Whistleblower By-law 19-181, which appropriately outlines the role of the Auditor General and the Office of the Auditor General was approved by Council on March 29, 2023.

Who is protected?

The by-law protects all City of Hamilton employees who report serious wrongdoing from job-related reprisals. The By-law obligates all employees or members of Council with supervisory or management responsibilities to ensure that an employee is not subject to reprisal and that employees under their direction are made aware of the By-law.

What can I report?

Any serious wrongdoing committed by a City of Hamilton employee or a member of Council such as:

• a contravention of the Criminal Code, federal or provincial statute or regulation or City By-law
• an act or omission that results or is likely to result in the misappropriation or misuse of City funds or assets
• a contravention of the City’s Code of Conduct for Employees that results or is likely to result in profit, payment or compensation to the employee(s)
• an act or omission that creates or is likely to...

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