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Canada has received one of the lowest scores in whistleblower protection due to several factors. Reports indicate that Canada's whistleblower protection laws are considered nearly dormant and inadequate. For instance, a report by the Government Accountability Project and the International Bar Association highlighted that Canada ranked last among 37 countries in terms of whistleblower protection source.

The criticisms focus on the lack of robust legal frameworks and effective implementation of existing laws. Specifically, the laws primarily protect public sector employees, while protections for private sector employees or the general public are minimal and limited to specific types of whistleblowing. Canada's key federal statute, the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA), doesn't provide a comprehensive or robust mechanism for whistleblower protection source.

These shortcomings lead to insufficient protection for whistleblowers, preventing them from safely reporting misconduct or illegal activities without fear of retaliation. Consequently, the current system fails to encourage whistleblowing, impacting transparency and accountability within the country.