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Whistleblower Form

  • Use this online form to communicate appropriate whistleblower incidents. Your identity will be protected, and you can choose to remain anonymous. If a name is provided, you will be contacted within 10 days to confirm receipt of the incident. Every incident will be treated with the appropriate confidentiality and due care.

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The Whistleblower Policy

The Whistleblower Policy was created to provide direction to DUC stakeholders in the communication of concerns regarding questionable financial or operational matters. Whistleblower incidents can be reported to DUC's Manager, Risk & Compliance, in confidence, using the online Whistleblower Form.

A “whistleblower incident” is when any stakeholder has reported a financial or operational incident of concern. The Whistleblower Policy was created to provide direction to DUC stakeholders in the communication of concerns regarding questionable financial or operational matters.

Examples of whistleblower incidents may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Misrepresenting program budgets
  • “Side deals” or “under the table” dealings with contractors for personal benefit
  • Receiving personal kickbacks or significant gifts (over $100) from contractors or vendors which could create bias in the tendering process

DUC believes in the value of responsible, sound governance practices and supports that belief through action and policy. Along with other governance innovations, the Whistleblower Policy will ensure that DUC continues to demonstrate due diligence in its operations.

All whistleblower incidents shall be communicated and resolved using the Company’s prescribed procedures. Each whistleblower incident will be treated with confidentiality and due care. It is DUC’s policy that the Whistleblower will not be negatively affected in any way. DUC recognizes the significance of this policy, and as such will not protect Whistleblowers who undermine the policy by reporting intentionally false accusations.

A Whistleblower Form is used to communicate appropriate whistleblower incidents. The Whistleblower’s identity will be protected, and they can choose to remain anonymous. If a name is provided, the Whistleblower will be contacted within 10 days and will be notified of planned follow-up action. Please read the complete Whistleblower Policy (107KB, PDF) before submitting.

Following an investigation, each whistleblower incident will be rated according to policy to determine their validity, significance, ability to be proven. Appropriate action will be taken and all reported incidents will be documented and logged. The results will be communicated to the Whistleblower, if a name was provided.

Questions relating to this Whistleblower Policy should be directed to:

Carol Halko
Manager, Risk & Compliance
E-mail: c_halko@ducks.ca
Tel: 204-467-3337

 
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