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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…
March 22, 2024
Whistleblower Awareness Day
March 24, 2024 is Whistleblower Awareness Day. On this day, we recognize the vital and invaluable role whistleblowers play in…
March 5, 2024
Clarity about road ownership and access vital to British Columbians
Victoria – Who owns this road? Who can use it? These are critically important questions, especially in rural and remote…
February 27, 2024
Ombudsperson welcomes Premier’s apology to Doukhobors and commitment to work with community on compensation package
Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson is pleased government has finally apologized for the detention of Doukhobor children in the 1950s and…