CBC: Public sector watchdog resigns amid AG probe

[tuvor]

The commissioner appointed by the Conservative government to serve as advocate for whistleblowers in the public service has resigned suddenly as her office announced it is the subject of a federal audit.

The resignation and the audit were announced by Public Sector Integrity Commissioner Christiane Ouimet's office in two separate statements released within moments of each other on Wednesday.

A spokesman for Auditor General Sheila Fraser's office would only say it launched the audit after it received complaints against the commissioner but would not provide more details.

Ouimet's resignation, effective two days ago, comes a day after Radio-Canada reported a federal audit was underway.

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http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/10/20/whistleblower-retires-ag-probe.html

[JBoy]

1. Let's hope this story gets some legs.

This Commission has been worse than having nothing at all. It gives the illusion of protecting whistle-blowers, but in reality is set up to do Harper's bidding. Stamping out dissent is Job #1 with Steve-O.