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BC Ombudsperson welcomes youth mental health report released today by the Representative for Children and Youth
Victoria – A report released today by the Representative of Children and Youth on the involuntary detention of…
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Ombudsperson calling on public sector organizations to strengthen complaint handling systems during pandemic
Victoria – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the BC Ombudsperson is releasing a new best practice report today…
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Ministry of Education to apologize and compensate impacted students following Ombudsperson investigation into incorrect 2019 provincial exam results
Victoria – The Ministry of Education will apologize to students and compensate any students who were financially harmed…
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Ombudsperson investigation finds two pandemic emergency orders not authorized by Emergency Program Act
Victoria – Two ministerial orders made during the COVID-19 pandemic by BC’s Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor…
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Ombudsperson releases first annual report under BC’s new Public Interest Disclosure law
Victoria – Since BC’s new whistleblowing protection law came into effect in December 2019, current and former provincial…
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Ombudsperson investigative update finds call wait times for most vulnerable still too long
Victoria – Income and disability assistance recipients are still not getting the timely service they need when using…
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BC Ombudsperson ready to hear your complaints in person in Lower Mainland
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local public organization like ICBC, BC Hydro,…
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BC Ombudsperson able to investigate whistleblower allegations under new law
Victoria – As of today, BC has a new law that gives current and former provincial government whistleblowers…
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“Fairness Week” kicks off today in BC
Victoria – With the proclamation of Fairness Week in the province, the Ombudsperson, BC’s “Independent Voice for Fairness”…
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Ombudsperson’s mobile complaints team coming to Northeast BC
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by the provincial government, local government, or another BC public sector…