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Did you have to leave your home because of wildfires or floods in 2021? If so, the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear from you
Victoria – The Ombudsperson announced today it is seeking public input that will provide key information for an…
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Ombudsperson finds only one-third of recommendations are implemented three years after report calling for improved safeguards for people involuntarily detained in B.C. psychiatric facilities
Victoria – Recommendations to protect the legal rights of people involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities across the province…
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Ombudsperson renews call for oversight of municipal jails in RCMP policed communities
Victoria – In the wake of a recent investigation by the Independent Investigations Office into a case that…
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BC Government’s failure to flow federal disability benefit through to caregivers unjust, Ombudsperson finds
Victoria – In a report released today, the Ombudsperson finds the Ministry of Children and Family Development acted…
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New! PIDA eLearning course is now available
Speaking Up Safely: Your Rights & Responsibilities Under B.C.’s Public Interest Disclosure Act Our new eLearning course outlines…
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Oversight of environmental professionals strengthened following Ombudsperson’s recommendations
Victoria – Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released his final update on an investigation highlighting gaps in oversight of the…
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City of Penticton agrees to compensate vulnerable woman after house sold in municipal tax sale
Victoria – In the wake of an investigation into a municipal tax sale which resulted in a vulnerable…
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Vulnerable Penticton resident unfairly loses home in municipal tax sale – Ombudsperson calls for compensation and law reform
Victoria – In the wake of a vulnerable 60-year-old woman losing her home, Ombudsperson Jay Chalke calls for…
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Statement: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In recognition of this first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Office of the Ombudsperson will…
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Ombudsperson calls for changes to permit WorkSafeBC to voluntarily make payments for its own errors
Victoria – The Ombudsperson is calling on the province to fix a rarely occurring but significant gap in…