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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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