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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Whistleblower Awareness Day
March 24, 2024 is Whistleblower Awareness Day. On this day, we recognize the vital and invaluable role…
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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…
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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…
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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…