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Officers petition the court to maintain budgetary independence from government

Jan 23, 2025

Four independent offices of the Legislative Assembly are petitioning the court to maintain their budgetary independence from government and protect the rights of Yukoners.

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Government interference puts Yukoners rights at risk

Jan 21, 2025

The Minister of Finance has declined a request from our office to cease Government of Yukon’s unprecedented insertion into his budgetary process

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Annual report highlights office is busier than ever

Mar 25, 2024

Jason Pedlar, has released his first annual report that highlights an increase in cases, quick and effective resolution of files, and opportunities for change to better serve Yukoners.

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Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner comments on changes needed to Yukon’s whistleblower legislation

Sep 20, 2023

Jason Pedlar makes five main recommendations to improve PIDWA

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Office of the Yukon Ombudsman, IPC and PIDC supports Bare Essentials Campaign

Feb 21, 2023

This important campaign meets some of the basic needs of those fleeing gender-based violence

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Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner attends conference on whistleblowers and public integrity

Nov 10, 2022

The international conference included a panel chaired by Jason Pedlar focussing on whistleblowers in rural and northern communities

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2021 Annual Reports of Ombudsman, Information & Privacy Commissioner & Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner issued

Oct 31, 2022

Jason Pedlar has issued the 2021 annual reports for his three offices, which were tabled in the Yukon Legislative Assembly today

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New Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner for the Yukon sworn in

Oct 14, 2022

Jason Pedlar was sworn in to the position during a ceremony at the Yukon Legislative Assembly for a five-year term

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Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner hosts annual meeting of counterparts from across Canada

Sep 16, 2022

The Canadian Conference on Public Interest Disclosure, hosted by acting Yukon Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner Jason Pedlar, concludes today in Whitehorse

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Recommendation made for new Yukon Ombudsman, IPC and PIDC

Jul 13, 2022

Jason Pedlar is being recommended to the Yukon Legislative Assembly for appointment as the Yukon's new Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner

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