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News releases
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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…
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Ombudsperson able to receive complaints as ICBC’s new rate model takes effect
Victoria – As ICBC’s new insurance rate model comes into effect September 1st, the BC Ombudsperson is reminding…
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BC Ombudsperson’s Annual Report highlights 40-year history of ensuring BC’s most vulnerable are treated fairly
Victoria – British Columbians complained about the two government departments that provide services to some of BC’s most…
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BC Ombudsperson monitoring Ministry of Education’s response to the grade 12 exam tabulation error
Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson is monitoring the Ministry of Education’s response to the province-wide grade 12 exam tabulation…
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Ombudsperson calling for independent oversight of municipal RCMP police lockups
Victoria – After receiving several complaints to his office, BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is raising concerns about a…
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Hospitals failing to follow legal safeguards for mentally ill patients involuntarily detained, BC Ombudsperson investigation finds
Victoria – The legal rights of mentally ill patients involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities across the province are…
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Key recommendations aimed at improving quality of seniors care in BC still not implemented seven years after Ombudsperson’s sweeping investigation
Victoria – Seven years after conducting a wide ranging investigation examining seniors care and services in the province,…
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BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ombudsperson, and Merit Commissioner call for changes to enhance Legislative Assembly accountability and transparency
Victoria – BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ombudsperson, and Merit Commissioner are calling for statutory changes to increase…