News Releases
News releases
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 outlining the results of his office’s investigation…
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Legislative Assembly appoints BC’s next Ombudsperson
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has appointed the province’s next Ombudsperson. Sandy Hermiston will begin her…
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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 facing a growing mix of pressures when…
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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 support the Legislative Assembly’s mandatory five-year review…
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Share your feedback on PIDA by August 1st
The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) is currently undergoing its first five-year legislative review. This review is being led…
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Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman Endorses Key Principles to Strengthen Oversight and Public Trust
Charlottetown, PEI — The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has formally endorsed a set of key principles…
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BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke Announces Departure After 10 Years of Service
Victoria, BC – After a decade as British Columbia’s Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke has announced his decision to step…