- whistleblowers play a pivotal role in anti-corruption efforts and maintaining integrity in democratic institutions.
This survey research underscores the gaps and barriers hindering whistleblowers from playing their vital role in society.”
— Pamela Forward
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Whistleblowing Canada Research Society has released the results of its survey of Ontario lawyers regarding access to justice for whistleblowers in Ontario, funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario. This survey captures the knowledge, opinions, perceptions and attitudes of Ontario lawyers interested in whistleblowing. The results show the respondents believe there are critical gaps and barriers that hinder whistleblowers from accessing justice and fulfilling their essential role in fighting corruption and maintaining transparency and accountability in a democratic society. Legal, financial, cultural, and educational barriers and systemic attitudes were highlighted.
Responses emphasize the need for better legislated protections for whistleblowers particularly in the private sector and fair and independent mechanisms to manage disclosures for employees in the public and private sectors. Further, respondents believe that whistleblowers should be compensated for the personal and professional risks and detriments they face. They suggest the lack of publicly funded legal services is also an issue potentially deterring individuals from coming forward.
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