—to share some concrete facts. Just look at our members here in Ottawa, where most federal public servants can be found. It's quite easy to locate the individual who has the information that led to the disclosure. Anonymity often can't be protected.
The committee must decide on the potential impact of media attention. That said, under the current legislation, the commissioner doesn't have the chance to impose interim measures to protect the informer. There may be an attempt to keep the informer's identity confidential, but it's often impossible, despite people's best efforts and intentions.