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Legislative Assembly appoints BC’s next Ombudsperson
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has appointed the province’s next Ombudsperson. Sandy Hermiston will begin her…
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Fairness under pressure: BC Ombudsperson highlights rising complexity and urgency in complaints about public service
Victoria, BC – The BC Ombudsperson says people in British Columbia are facing a growing mix of pressures when…
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BC Ombudsperson releases consultation draft of updated municipal Open Meetings Guide
Victoria – The Office of the Ombudsperson is inviting the public to provide input on a newly updated…
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Five-year review of BC’s whistleblower law: Ombudsperson proposes targeted amendments
VICTORIA – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke today released four reports to support the Legislative Assembly’s mandatory five-year review…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Government refuses to fix known unfairness in pandemic worker benefit, Ombudsperson finds
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke has released a new report finding that the provincial government unjustly required…
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Two recent Vancouver municipal integrity reports highlight need for provincial legislation, BC Ombudsperson says
Victoria, BC – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is urging the provincial government to take legislative action following two…
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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…