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News releases
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Ombudsperson investigation results in fairer process in determining fate of historic Hope Railway Station
Victoria – Following a recent investigation into the process that led to a decision to demolish a historic…
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Reimbursements made, benefits accessed and decisions reversed as a result of Ombudsperson investigations in 2019/20
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2019/20 Annual Report today highlighting the impact of…
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Ombudsperson releases first annual report under BC’s new Public Interest Disclosure law
Victoria – Since BC’s new whistleblowing protection law came into effect in December 2019, current and former provincial…
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BC Ombudsperson ready to hear your complaints in person in Lower Mainland
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local public organization like ICBC, BC Hydro,…
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BC Ombudsperson able to investigate whistleblower allegations under new law
Victoria – As of today, BC has a new law that gives current and former provincial government whistleblowers…
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“Fairness Week” kicks off today in BC
Victoria – With the proclamation of Fairness Week in the province, the Ombudsperson, BC’s “Independent Voice for Fairness”…
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Ombudsperson’s mobile complaints team coming to Northeast BC
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by the provincial government, local government, or another BC public sector…
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BC Ombudsperson’s Annual Report highlights 40-year history of ensuring BC’s most vulnerable are treated fairly
Victoria – British Columbians complained about the two government departments that provide services to some of BC’s most…
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Almost 1,000 former income assistance recipients still owed payments following Ombudsperson investigation highlighting unfair decisions
Victoria – B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an update of a May 2018 report today that found the Ministry of…
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BC Ombudsperson’s mobile complaints team coming to Greater Vancouver
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by the provincial government, local government, or another B.C. public body?…