The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada is an independent Agency of Parliament created in 2007 under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (the Act).
Our Office offers a safe, confidential and independent mechanism for public servants or members of the public to disclose potential wrongdoing in the federal public sector. We review disclosures of wrongdoing and reprisal complaints and conduct investigations as needed. We make recommendations to chief executives for corrective measures.
We are committed to using the investigative powers given to us by Parliament, including the power to investigate disclosures of wrongdoing and complaints of reprisal, to contribute to the building of public institutions that are strong, proud and honest. Our Office exists to strengthen public confidence in our public institutions and in the integrity of our public servants.
Our Office works with organizations and employees in the federal public sector. We look for fair and equitable solutions to issues that are brought to our attention. We are meant to complement existing recourse mechanisms, not to replace them.
The Commissioner
The Commissioner is an Agent of Parliament appointed by resolution of the Senate and House of Commons. He reports directly to Parliament. He is the chief executive of the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner and has the rank and powers of a Deputy Head of a department.
What we do
We review and investigate disclosures by public servants and members of the public about wrongdoing in the federal public sector. We review and investigate reprisal complaints from current and former public servants.
In support of individuals, organizations and the public interest
We provide information and guidance to any individual considering making a disclosure or reprisal complaints.
We work to educate Canadians and the public sector about the Act, our Office and our mandate.
We encourage and support efforts to promote a federal workplace where employees can raise their concerns openly, and are confident they will be heard and that action will be taken.
We deal with disclosures of wrongdoing to bring the issues raised to the attention of the chief executives and recommend corrective measures.
We deal with reprisal complaints and may facilitate a settlement through conciliation.
We report on our activities to Parliament yearly. Moreover, we must report every case of founded wrongdoing to Parliament. We inform Parliament of systemic issues that could give rise to wrongdoing in the federal public sector.
We promote a culture of prevention of wrongdoing.
We are guided at all times by public interest and the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice.
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