Debates of February 23, 2024 (day 9)

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Question 96-20(1): Whistleblower Protection

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one thing that's become clear from the debate around safe disclosure to public processes is that we don't have adequate legislative protections in the Northwest Territories for public service workers. Is the Minister or is the Premier considering bringing forward either an amendment to the Public Service Act or standalone legislation to protect whistleblowers in the public service? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

From Range Lake. Mr. Premier.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will have to confer with the Minister of Finance, but I do know that public servants do have some whistleblower protection under section 2 of the Charter, freedom of expression, and in certain circumstances. But that's not a decision for me. I have to confer with my colleague, the Minister of Finance as she is responsible for the Public Service Act. So I will do that as soon as reasonably possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Oral questions. Member from Yellowknife Centre.