Public Interest Disclosure Act Annual Reports
Did you know that RRC Polytech is designated a “government body” under The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act, (“PIDA”)? PIDA facilitates disclosure and investigation where a public servant, such as a College employee, is or has engaged in of certain types of wrongdoings including committing an offence under the law, placing the lives or physical safety of others in substantial or specific danger or grossly mismanaging public funds or assets. PIDA protects employees who make disclosures of wrongdoing from reprisal, including discipline, demotion, termination or any other measure that adversely affects their employment.
RRC Polytech’s Public Interest Disclosure Protection Policy (P2) and associated Procedures set out how we will address disclosures of Wrongdoings made under PIDA. Be assured that everyone involved in the handling and investigation of a disclosure is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any information they receive throughout the process, including the name of the person making the disclosure (i.e. the whistleblower).
We encourage all staff and faculty to check out our FAQ at the Whistleblower Protection microsite and feel free to contact Legal and Compliance at any time if you have questions about this Policy.
Annual Reports
2022/2023
The following is a report on the disclosures that were received under PIDA for the fiscal year April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023.
| Action | Number |
|---|---|
| Disclosures Received | 1 |
| Disclosures Acted On | 1 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Frivolous and Vexatious | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Referred to Appropriate Resolution Process | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Elapsed Time | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Insufficient Particulars | 0 |
| Investigations Commenced | 1 |
| Findings of Wrongdoing | 0 |
| Disclosures Unsubstantiated | 0 |
| Disclosures Closed | 1 |
2021/2022
The following is a report on the disclosures that were received under PIDA for the fiscal year April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022.
| Action | Number |
|---|---|
| Disclosures Received | 1 |
| Disclosures Acted On | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Frivolous and Vexatious | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Referred to Appropriate Resolution Process | 1 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Elapsed Time | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Insufficient Particulars | 0 |
| Investigations Commenced | 0 |
| Findings of Wrongdoing | 0 |
| Disclosures Closed | 1 |
2020/2021
The following is a report on the disclosures that were received under PIDA for the fiscal year April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021.
| Action | Number |
|---|---|
| Disclosures Received | 1 |
| Disclosures Acted On | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Frivolous and Vexatious | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Referred to Appropriate Resolution Process | 1 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Elapsed Time | 0 |
| Disclosures Not Acted On – Insufficient Particulars | 0 |
| Investigations Commenced | 0 |
| Findings of Wrongdoing | 0 |
| Disclosures Closed | 1 |
RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.
We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.