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Ombudsperson encouraged by government’s introduction of standard of conduct legislation for local governments
BC’s Ombudsperson Sandy Hermiston is pleased the province is responding…
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Two years after the apology – Fairness in implementation still matters
From Ombudsperson Sandy Hermiston Two years ago, the Premier of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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While pre-planning was limited, Ombudsperson investigation finds speed of provincial government delivery of social assistance cheques during 2024 postal strike was reasonable
Victoria, BC – The BC Ombudsperson released a report today…
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Legislative Assembly appoints BC’s next Ombudsperson
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has appointed the province’s…
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Fairness under pressure: BC Ombudsperson highlights rising complexity and urgency in complaints about public service
Victoria, BC – The BC Ombudsperson says people in British Columbia are…
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Five-year review of BC’s whistleblower law: Ombudsperson proposes targeted amendments
VICTORIA – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke today released four reports to…