Public interest disclosure for agencies, boards and commissions
Last updated on August 1, 2023BC Public Service Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) policies and procedures apply to all government ministries as outlined in Appendix 1 of HR Policy 24 (PDF, 207KB).
However, these policies and procedures do not apply to other public sector organizations, including agencies, boards and commissions and the offices of the legislature.
Agencies, boards and commissions regulated by the Public Service Act and who are under PIDA
As of December 1, 2022, a number of agencies, boards and commissions regulated by the Public Service Act are now covered by PIDA. It is important to note that 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 specific organization or contact the BC Ombudsperson. These organizations are listed below.
- Agricultural Land Commission
- BC Farm Industry Review Board
- BC Human Rights Tribunal
- BC Review 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
- Mental Health Review Board
- Oil and Gas 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
The BC Ombudsperson’s Office investigates complaints from members of the public who feel they have been treated unfairly by a broad range of public bodies. Under PIDA, disclosers can report wrongdoing to or ask advice from the ombudsperson. The Office can also investigate reprisals.