alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

The following Whistleblower Policy has been established to provide guidance to Alinea International employees and sub-contractors on how to deal with known or suspected improper conduct within the organization. The objectives of this Policy are to:

Create awareness of the Policy and available whistleblower protections
Act as a reference guide to potential whistleblowers wishing to make a disclosure
Define the structure of the whistleblower system, including reporting and investigation procedures, whistleblower protections, and confidentiality, among others
Improve the communication and transparency in the processes associated with whistleblowing and assure protection against derogatory consequences, namely reprisals and detrimental action
Complement the current communication channels between employees, sub-contractors and immediate managers, and hierarchical channels flowing to the President and Senior Management team
Provide guidance to all parties involved in either whistleblowing or whistleblower protection.

1.2 Scope

Alinea requires all employees and sub-contractors to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. All employees and sub-contractors of Alinea are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations of Canada and the countries where we operate. Any allegations of known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources will be dealt with in accordance with this Policy, and reasonable steps will be taken to protect those who come forward with allegations. Alinea’s Whistleblower Policy covers both internal and external whistleblowing, and establishes the controls and procedures for dealing with allegations of malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is intended to encourage employees and sub-contractors to report known or suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources and to enable Alinea’s Senior Management team to address and correct inappropriate action. It is the responsibility of all Board of Directors’ members, the Senior Management team, employees and sub-contractors to report concerns about known or suspected malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. This Policy is applicable to all employees and sub-contractors of Alinea International.

1.3 Reporting Procedures

Alinea recognizes the value of transparency and accountability in its administrative and management practices and supports the making of disclosures that reveal improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. Our internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and prevent malpractice, fraud and violations of our code of ethics and/or laws or regulations that govern our operations. As detailed in Alinea’s Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals, employees and sub-contractors are encouraged to share complaints and/or concerns regarding ethical or legal violations with their immediate managers. If the employee or sub-contractor is not comfortable speaking with their immediate manager or is not satisfied with the response, they are encouraged to speak with the Gatineau or Calgary Office Managers, the Vice Presidents or, as required, the Chief Financial Officer. All members of the Senior Management team are required to report complaints and/or concerns about suspected ethical or legal violations in writing to Alinea’s Ethics Committee who has the responsibility to investigate all reported complaints and/or concerns. In the event that the complaint and/or concern is about the President, it should be raised by the employee or sub-contractor to their immediate manager or the Ethics Committee who will determine how the investigation will proceed. All reports will be promptly investigated and appropriate corrective measures will be taken if warranted by the investigation. Alinea’s Ethics Committee is responsible for acknowledging receipt of the suspected violation and notifying the whistleblower of the outcome of the investigation. Anyone filing a written complaint concerning suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources must be acting in good faith and have reasonable grounds for believing the information disclosed indicates a violation. Personal grievances or complaints related to employment are not covered under Alinea’s Whistleblowing Policy. For cases such as this, employees and sub-contractors are advised to first refer to Alineas Employee Policy and Onboarding manuals when considering a disclosure under the Whistleblowing Policy. Any allegations that prove not to be substantiated and which prove to have been made maliciously or knowingly to be false will be viewed as a serious disciplinary offense.

1.4 Confidentiality

Maintaining confidentiality is crucial to ensure reprisals are not made against the whistleblower. Alinea is committed to safeguarding the identity of the whistleblower and to protecting the whistleblower against detrimental action taken in reprisal for allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources. The Ethics Committee is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected from direct and indirect detrimental action, and that the culture of the workplace is supportive of suspected allegations being made. Any employee who retaliates against someone who has reported a violation in good faith is subject to discipline up to and including termination of employment.

1.5 Review

Alinea is committed to implementing ‘best practice’ policies and procedures for dealing with allegations of suspected improper conduct or mismanagement of organizational resources (as defined by this Policy) and the management and protection of whistleblowers making allegation(s). This Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it meets the objectives of relevant legislation and remains effective for Alinea, and may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors at any time. For allegations of fraud, securities law, or human rights concerns, or when you are not satisfied or uncomfortable with following the Company’s open door policy, individuals should contact the Company’s Ethics Committee directly.

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The global community united behind Ukraine is converging on Rome for the 2025 edition of the Ukraine Recovery Conference. Dedicated to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, this high-level political event brings together governments, international organizations, financial institutions, businesses, regions, municipalities, and civil society – including Canada’s Recovery for All Project.

Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea International, Recovery for All delivers locally driven, inclusive and gender responsive recovery in Ukraine. Throughout the conference, the team will share the current flagship initiative within Recovery for All: ProjectUA.

Project UA

ProjectUA is a digital system allowing the Government of Ukraine (GoU) to manage its agenda and report efficiently, accurately and transparently to the EU. This system will enable the GoU to manage plans, monitor progress and evaluate impact through timely data to inform decision-making. For example, the GoU must adhere to reporting requirements for the release of financial tranches under the EU Facility. ProjectUA will help the GoU meet this requirement, which is critical to supporting Ukrainian citizens in both wartime and recovery.

Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

The fourth annual conference will focus on four thematic dimensions:

Business: Mobilizing the Private Sector for Reconstruction and Economic Growth
Human: Social Recovery and Human Capital for the Future of Ukraine
Local and Regional: Recovery of Municipalities and Regions
EU: EU Accession and Related Reforms

Under the Business Fair Stage on July 11 at 9:40 a.m., Recovery for All Field Director Tawnia Sanford Ammar will introduce ProjectUA to key stakeholders.

“Now, when Ukraine’s recovery efforts and EU commitments require extraordinary coordination and management, the ProjectUA system brings clarity to complexity,” said Ms. Sanford Ammar. “It allows the Government of Ukraine and its international partners to monitor Ukraine’s recovery planning and implementation of the Ukraine Plan, ensuring that its priorities are based on data and real needs. It is not just about managing recovery efforts, but about helping Ukraine and its citizens thrive.”

Recovery for All Leadership Team

Other members of the Recovery for All leadership team in attendance include:

Charles Duff, President, Alinea International
Tanya Salewski, Vice President, Alinea International
Tetiana Lebukhorska, Deputy Director, Recovery for All
Yevhen Mashyna, Deputy Director, Recovery for All

The Recovery for All team will also engage in the “Think Local. Act Together.” event, organized by the NGO Agency for Reconstruction and Development and the International Renaissance Foundation. The team will highlight practical solutions for municipalities to address recovery needs and introduce tools to support external funding opportunities.

L’équipe Recovery for All à la Conférence sur la reconstruction de l’Ukraine 2025

La communauté internationale unie derrière l’Ukraine se réunit à Rome pour l’édition 2025 de la Conférence sur la reconstruction de l’Ukraine (Ukraine Recovery Conference). Consacré à la reconstruction et au redressement de l’Ukraine, cet événement politique de haut niveau rassemble des gouvernements, des organisations internationales, des institutions financières, des entreprises, des régions, des municipalités et la société civile, y compris le projet canadien Recovery for All.

Financé par Affaires mondiales Canada et mis en œuvre par Alinea International, Recovery for All assure une reprise locale, inclusive et sensible au genre en Ukraine. Tout au long de la conférence, l’équipe présentera l’initiative phare actuelle de Recovery for All : ProjectUA.

Project UA

ProjectUA est un système numérique qui permet au gouvernement ukrainien (GoU) de gérer son programme et de rendre compte de manière efficace, précise et transparente à l’UE. Ce système permettra au gouvernement ukrainien de gérer ses plans, de suivre les progrès et d’évaluer l’impact grâce à des données actualisées qui éclaireront la prise de décision. Par exemple, le gouvernement ukrainien doit se conformer aux exigences en matière de rapports pour le déblocage des tranches financières dans le cadre du mécanisme de l’UE. Le projet UA aidera le gouvernement ukrainien à satisfaire à cette exigence, qui est essentielle pour soutenir les citoyens ukrainiens en temps de guerre et pendant la reprise.

Conférence sur la reprise en Ukraine 2025

La quatrième conférence annuelle se concentrera sur quatre dimensions thématiques :

Entreprises : mobiliser le secteur privé pour la reconstruction et la croissance économique
Humain : relèvement social et capital humain pour l’avenir de l’Ukraine
Local et régional : relèvement des municipalités et des régions
UE : adhésion à l’UE et réformes connexes

Dans le cadre du salon des entreprises, le 11 juillet à 9h40, Tawnia Sanford Ammar, directrice de terrain de Recovery for All, présentera ProjectUA aux principales parties prenantes.

« À l’heure où les efforts de rétablissement de l’Ukraine et les engagements de l’UE exigent une coordination et une gestion extraordinaires, le système ProjectUA apporte de la clarté à une situation complexe », a déclaré Mme Sanford Ammar. « Il permet au gouvernement ukrainien et à ses partenaires internationaux de suivre la planification du relèvement de l’Ukraine et la mise en œuvre du plan ukrainien, en veillant à ce que ses priorités soient fondées sur des données et des besoins réels. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de gérer les efforts de reconstruction, mais aussi d’aider l’Ukraine et ses citoyens à prospérer. »

Équipe de direction de Recovery for All

Les autres membres de l’équipe de direction de Recovery for All présents sont les suivants :

Charles Duff, président, Alinea International
Tanya Salewski, vice-présidente, Alinea International
Tetiana Lebukhorska, directrice adjointe, Recovery for All
Yevhen Mashyna, directeur adjoint, Recovery for All

L’équipe Recovery for All participera également à l’événement « Think Local. Act Together. » (Penser localement. Agir ensemble.), organisé par l’ONG Agency for Reconstruction and Development et l’International Renaissance Foundation. L’équipe mettra en avant des solutions pratiques permettant aux municipalités de répondre aux besoins de reconstruction et présentera des outils visant à soutenir les opportunités de financement externe.

alinea’s whistleblower policy

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope

1.3 Reporting Procedures

1.4 Confidentiality

1.5 Review

Recovery for All team at the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference

Project UA

Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025

Recovery for All Leadership Team

L’équipe Recovery for All à la Conférence sur la reconstruction de l’Ukraine 2025

Project UA

Conférence sur la reprise en Ukraine 2025

Équipe de direction de Recovery for All

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