12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Whistleblowers, Internal Reporting, and Retaliation Risk: What You Need to Know to Advise Clients Now

Whistleblowing has moved decisively from a niche regulatory issue to a central source of legal, governance, and reputational risk. Canadian lawyers are advising clients in an environment marked by unprecedented volumes of allegations, heightened regulatory incentives for external reporting, and increasing scrutiny of how organizations handle internal complaints. At the same time, gaps in whistleblower protections—particularly in the private sector—are intensifying exposure around retaliation and post-complaint decision-making.

Lawyers are being drawn into whistleblower matters earlier and more often, frequently before a clear strategy is in place. Improve your focus on how whistleblower issues are arising in current practice, how expectations have shifted, and how legal advice at the early stages can shape whether a matter resolves responsibly or escalates into litigation, enforcement, or public controversy.

Manage whistleblower risk before it escalates by becoming equipped to:

• Understand how whistleblower activity and regulatory attention have shifted in Canada.
• Assess whether internal reporting and investigation processes are fit for purpose.
• Recognize when retaliation risk is most likely to arise.
• Advise on escalation, documentation, and decision-making practices.
• Anticipate when internal matters may attract regulatory or public scrutiny.
   

Speakers

TBA

Moderator:

TBA