News Releases
News releases
For all media inquiries, please contact Alex Kruger, Director, Communications and Engagement.
Search Releases
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence
Victoria – Three oversight Officers of the Legislature are urging the BC government to expand its consultation on…
-
Ombudsperson Pathfinders raising awareness, building trust and facilitating complaints about provincial and local public services in Indigenous communities across BC
Victoria – The BC Ombudsperson has launched an initiative as part of the office’s commitment to building sustainable…
-
Statement: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In recognition of this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Office of the Ombudsperson will…
-
Emancipation / BC Day Statement
On this first provincially proclaimed Emancipation Day, our office joins in the reflection of our history and…
-
Ombudsperson Annual Report highlights diverse range of COVID-19 related complaints
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2020/21 Annual Report today highlighting more than 600 complaints…
-
BC and Yukon Privacy Commissioners and Ombudsman call for strengthened regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence in public sector decision-making
Victoria – As humans are increasingly replaced by machines to make decisions, BC and Yukon Ombudsman and Information…