Federal Accountants Were Afraid to Speak Out on ArriveCan Irregularities, Says Union Exec

Federal accountants were aware of irregularities with the ArriveCan application but were afraid of the consequences if they spoke out, according to a union executive. “Our members are faced with this situation: ‘I know ethically I have to report this. How do I do this without committing career suicide? How do I do the right thing?’”Association of Canadian Financial Officers President Dany Richard told the public accounts committee on March 5. Mr. Richard, whose association represents accountants, comptrollers, and internal auditors, said as many as five accountants had “flagged their concerns to management” over the app. “They know not to push too hard,” Mr. Richard said, as first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter. “Look at the stories we hear in the media, what happens to whistleblowers.”...