Reason for Policy 1.1 The University of Manitoba (the “University”) has been designated as a “government body” under the regulations to The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act, C.C.S.M., c.P217 (the "Act"). All government bodies are required to implement Procedures to manage disclosures, as defined by the Act ("Disclosures"). The University desires to meet or exceed the requirements of the Act