What comes next? - video with transcription

Hello,

All requests for funding for access to legal advice received by our Office undergo a careful admissibility review. Access to this service is at the discretion of the Commissioner. Our Office will consider the public interest and the extent to which you may be affected by your involvement in a proceeding under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.

If your request is approved, you will be responsible for finding a lawyer to assist you. It is advisable to conduct thorough research, seek referrals and feel comfortable asking questions when first consulting a lawyer.

Typically, lawyers specializing in labour and employment law, human rights law, or those experienced in representing employees before tribunals or in court, would be well suited to assist you.

Please note that the approval of your request for funding does not guarantee that an investigation will be conducted, nor does it ensure that a finding of wrongdoing will be made

Any legal advice received under this service is protected by solicitor-client privilege, meaning that the information shared between client and lawyer is kept confidential.

Thanks for your interest in the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada.