You made a disclosure. What comes next? - video with transcription

Hello,

All allegations of wrongdoing received by our Office undergo a case admissibility review. The information provided is carefully analyzed, and an investigation is initiated when there are sufficient grounds to believe that wrongdoing may have occurred.

Whether or not the allegations lead to an investigation, the individual who reported alleged wrongdoing is notified in writing of the reasons for the decision.

When an investigation is launched, our Office informs the head of the organization involved, as well as the individuals against whom allegations have been made. They are provided with the information necessary to understand the allegations and are given a fair opportunity to respond.

During the investigation, our team may examine documents, videos, or other forms of evidence. Interviews may also be conducted with witnesses and alleged wrongdoers.

Decisions whether a wrongdoing has been committed are made on the balance of probabilities test, which means that it is more likely to be true than not true.

In cases where wrongdoing is founded, our Office produces a report detailing the allegations and providing recommendations for corrective action. The organization is given the opportunity to respond to these recommendations.

The final report, including the organization’s responses, is tabled in Parliament within 60 days of the Commissioner’s decision. Once tabled, the case report is made public and available on our website.

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