Being Treated Fairly is Your Right
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What we do
As BC’s independent voice for fairness and accountability, we work to make sure public bodies are treating people fairly and following the rules. We listen to and investigate complaints about local and provincial public bodies as well as investigate reports of serious wrongdoing in the provincial government.
Our services are free, confidential and available in multiple languages.
Services for Indigenous People
The BC Ombudsperson is advancing a decolonial approach in our work with Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to building and sustaining ongoing relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity, and responsibility.
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Latest news
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Ombudsperson investigation finds two pandemic emergency orders not authorized by Emergency Program Act
Victoria – Two ministerial orders made during the COVID-19 pandemic by BC’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General went beyond the authority assigned to him under the Emergency Program Act and thus are contrary to law, an Ombudsperson investigation released today finds. “In a provincial emergency the Solicitor General has additional extraordinary…
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Income and disability assistance call wait times still failing years after Ombudsperson warnings
Victoria – Most people calling the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for income and disability assistance are still waiting far longer than the government’s own service standards allow, according to a new update from the BC Ombudsperson, which…
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BC Ombudsperson releases updated guide on open meetings to support transparency across local governments
Victoria – The Office of the Ombudsperson has released an updated edition of its Open Meetings: Best Practices for Local Governments guide, designed to support municipalities, regional districts, and other local governments in meeting their legal obligations to hold meetings…