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Manager, Policy, Research and Continuous Improvement
This role develops, implements, and monitors the office’s service standards and performance measures; identifies opportunities for service improvements…
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Two years after the apology – Fairness in implementation still matters
From Ombudsperson Sandy Hermiston Two years ago, the Premier of British Columbia apologized for the Province’s role in the confinement of Sons of Freedom Doukhobor…
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Five-year review of BC’s whistleblower law released, recommendations aim to strengthen protections and public trust
Victoria – A Special Committee of the Legislative Assembly has released its final report following a comprehensive review of British Columbia’s Public Interest Disclosure Act…
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Meet the Ombudsperson
Jay Chalke was appointed Ombudsperson in May, 2015 by unanimous motion of the Legislative Assembly and reappointed to a second six-year term starting July 1,…
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Ombudsperson finds ongoing gaps in safeguards for involuntary patients under BC’s Mental Health Act
Victoria – A new BC Ombudsperson report finds that too often key legal safeguards for involuntary patients under BC’s Mental Health Act are still not…
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2026 Investigation Update: Committed to Change
Committed to Change described our 2019 investigation into whether designated psychiatricfacilities were completing mandatory forms for involuntary admissions under the MentalHealth Act. The forms document…
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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…
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2026 Investigation Update: Holding Pattern
This update report assesses the progress made by the province in implementing the nine recommendations made by the Ombudsperson in our 2018 investigation into unacceptable…
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Open Meetings: Best Practices for Local Governments
This guide is a resource for local governments and boards to ensure meeting standards and practices demonstrate openness, transparency, and accountability to the public.
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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…