Report 092-2015 to 095-2015

The IPC made a number of recommendations including each responsible agency within his jurisdiction offer an apology to the care aide, and that privacy protection of personal information be extended to offices of members of the Legislative Assembly or to members of Executive Council by amendments to FOIP, the development of a code of conduct for members of the Legislative Assembly, and/or the Gover [...] Health stated the collection of personal information for the purpose of “ensuring accountability of a minister with respect to the actions of his or her ministry, can fall within the meaning and purpose of section 25 of the Act.” [44] When I consider the above, and what ultimately occurred (the Premier’s office disclosing the care aide’s personal information to the media), I find that the informat [...] The email included information about allegations made against the care aide, and the timing of the allegations in relation to the care aide’s visit to the Legislature. [...] Thus, the President and CEO of SHRA’s release of personal information to the media contributes to the public understanding of a debate that was of concern to the public. [...] Thus, the release of personal information by the President and CEO of SRHA - specifically that the suspension is not connected to the care aide’s raising of concerns but because of complaints made against him - sheds light on the suspension of the care aide.