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Public interest disclosure for agencies, boards and commissions

Last updated on April 7, 2025

BC Public Service Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) policies and procedures apply to all BC Public Service ministries as outlined in HR Policy 24 (PDF, 207KB). Review the appendix of HR Policy 24 for a list of ministries these policies and procedures apply to. 

BC Public Service PIDA policies and procedures do not apply to employees in other public sector organizations, such as:

  • Agencies, boards and commissions
  • Offices of the legislature
  • Municipalities (not currently covered under PIDA)
  • Health Authorities
  • Public K to 12 school system/post-secondary education

Employees from other public sector organizations should refer to their organization’s designated officer or contact the BC Ombudsperson. 

Agencies, boards and commissions regulated by the Public Service Act and who are under PIDA

A number of agencies, boards and commissions under the Public Service Act are now covered by PIDA. It is important to note BC Public Service PIDA policies and procedures do not apply to these organizations. Employees of these agencies, boards and commissions should direct PIDA inquiries to their organizations designated officer or contact the BC Ombudsperson. These organizations are listed below.

  • Agricultural Land Commission
  • BC Human Rights Tribunal
  • BC Review Board
  • Building Code Appeal Board
  • Civil Resolution Tribunal
  • Community Care and Assisted Living Appeal Board
  • ​Destination BC
  • Employment and Assistance Appeal Tribunal
  • Environmental Appeal Board
  • Financial Services Tribunal
  • Forest Appeals Commission
  • Forest Practices Board
  • Health Professions Review Board
  • Hospital Appeal Board
  • Industry Training Appeal Board / Skilled Trades BC Appeal Board
  • Mental Health Review Board
  • Office of the British Columbia Container Truck Commissioner
  • Oil and Gas Appeal Tribunal / Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal
  • Passenger Transportation Board
  • Property Assessment Appeal Board
  • Public Guardian and Trustee
  • Royal British Columbia Museum
  • Safety Standards Appeal Board
  • Surface Rights Board
  • Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal