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News releases
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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…
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Improved regulation of private post-secondary training institutions following the implementation of Ombudsperson recommendations
Victoria – Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released his final update report into the provincial government’s oversight of private training…
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Emancipation / BC Day Statement
On this first provincially proclaimed Emancipation Day, our office joins in the reflection of our history and…
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Ombudsperson Annual Report highlights diverse range of COVID-19 related complaints
Victoria – BC Ombudsperson, Jay Chalke, released his office’s 2020/21 Annual Report today highlighting more than 600 complaints…
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BC and Yukon Privacy Commissioners and Ombudsman call for strengthened regulation and oversight of artificial intelligence in public sector decision-making
Victoria – As humans are increasingly replaced by machines to make decisions, BC and Yukon Ombudsman and Information…
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Ombudsperson calls for sweeping changes to separate confinement of youth in custody
Victoria – Following a three-year investigation Ombudsperson Jay Chalke finds the use of separate confinement in B.C.’s youth custody…
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BC Ombudsperson cautions against COVID-19 vaccination passports being used to unfairly limit provincial and local public services
Victoria – As BC explores the development of a COVID-19 vaccination certification system in conjunction with other jurisdictions…
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Provincial Ombudsperson Jay Chalke reappointed for second term
Victoria – The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia today reappointed Jay Chalke as BC’s Ombudsperson for a second…