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News releases
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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…
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Ombudsperson welcomes payments totalling over $1 million to caregivers short-changed of federal disability benefits
Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an update today on the province’s progress addressing an unfair practice…
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Ombudsperson investigating exclusion of students from BC public schools
Victoria – Today, the Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, announced his office has begun an investigation into the exclusion of…
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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…