Tuesday 30 March 2010

Whistleblowers — what can you hear them?

In the realm of the ridiculous...from Canadians for Accountability

 Some of their more prominent cases include:
  • Jim Black: An Ontario Teacher Punished for Speaking Out Against Child Abuse
  • Perry Dunlop: An Honest Policeman Punished for Speaking Out Against Child Abuse
  • Ian Bron: Transport Canada Marine Security Whistleblower
  • Mark Halfacree: Canadian Pari-Mutual Agency Whistleblower
  • Hugh Danford: Transport Canada Aviation Safety Whistleblower
  • Kevin Gauthier: Air Canada Whistleblower
This organization, Canadians for Accountability, has been approached by 30 whistleblowers. I know, from when I was bullied by my boss/principal, that you are spitting into the wind in many workplaces. Interesting cases.

About Whistleblowers

Some Canadian Whistleblowers
A few of the many courageous Canadians who have attempted to protect the public interest by telling the truth.
The Whistleblower's Ordeal
The typical trajectory of a whistleblower, from valued and conscientious employee to unemployed and discredited pariah.
Harassment and Bullying
Harassment and bullying are often used in reprisals against whistleblowers. Fortunately there are many resources – videos, books and websites – that can help you understand this destructive phenomenon and how to protect yourself.
Self-Help Resources for Whistleblowers
Important information for anyone facing this dilemma: whether to follow their conscience and speak out at great risk, or to keep quiet and know that others may suffer as a result.
Whistleblowers: Heroes or Traitors?
FAIR Executive Director David Hutton presents a summary of what we know today about 'grand' corruption, how this threatens Canadian society, and about whistleblowing as a key anti-corruption strategy.
(View 41 minute video or read a transcript.)

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