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August 19, 2025
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 of the…
July 23, 2025
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 by…
June 18, 2025
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 designed to…
May 27, 2025
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 down from…
May 6, 2025
Government refuses to fix known unfairness in pandemic worker benefit, Ombudsperson finds
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke has released a new report finding that the provincial government unjustly required some workers…
March 27, 2025
Two recent Vancouver municipal integrity reports highlight need for provincial legislation, BC Ombudsperson says
Victoria, BC – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is urging the provincial government to take legislative action following two recent reports…