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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…
February 27, 2025
One year after apology, BC Ombudsperson calls for clarity and more action on Doukhobor compensation
Victoria, BC – One year after Premier David Eby formally apologized to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobors for the wrongful…
January 23, 2025
Ombudsperson welcomes payments totalling over $1 million to caregivers short-changed of federal disability benefits
Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an update today on the province’s progress addressing an unfair practice that withheld…
January 14, 2025
Ombudsperson investigating exclusion of students from BC public schools
Victoria – Today, the Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, announced his office has begun an investigation into the exclusion of students from…