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December 6, 2024
Ombudsperson investigating province’s distribution of assistance cheques to most vulnerable British Columbians during Canada Post strike
Victoria – The BC Ombudsperson is investigating the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s distribution of cheques intended for…
September 19, 2024
Ombudsperson’s Annual Report highlights how one complaint about public services can benefit many British Columbians
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2034/24 Annual Report today. The report highlights the work of his…
September 17, 2024
Ombudsperson welcomes delivery of compensation payments to Sons of Freedom Doukhobors, expresses concern over poor communication, unclear criteria
Victoria – Seven months after the Premier’s historic apology to the Sons of Freedom Doukhobor survivors and their families in…
July 22, 2024
Eight years after committing to implement minimum international standards for prison inspections, BC still has not done so
Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an investigative update today assessing government’s progress implementing the sole remaining recommendation from…
June 24, 2024
Ombudsperson report calls on BC government to address systemic mismanagement in temporary assignment hirings
Victoria – Awarding temporary public service jobs to 64 ineligible people over a 10-year period represents systemic mismanagement and wrongdoing…
April 23, 2024
Youth in custody at risk due to ministry inaction
Victoria – The BC Ombudsperson has identified a serious lack of progress by the Ministry of Children and Family Development…