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Investigative Update: Students attending private training institutions in BC have access to more transparent information, following BC Ombudsperson’s recommendations
Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an investigative update today highlighting the progress the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills…
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Investigative Update: BC’s correctional facilities adopt new inspections framework following Ombudsperson’s recommendations – but not yet complying with international standards
Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released an investigative update today assessing government’s progress implementing the Ombudsperson’s 2016 report aimed…
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Ten-year high for complaints and enquiries to BC Ombudsperson about provincial and local governments
Victoria – B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released his office’s 2017/18 Annual Report today highlighting that the public is contacting the…
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New professional reliance report reaffirms Ombudsperson’s recommendations
Victoria – Today’s report commissioned by government that examines the way industry-hired professionals conduct environmental assessments and monitoring…
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Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction to reimburse funds to income assistance recipients following investigation by BC Ombudsperson
Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released a report today of an investigation into a complaint that the…
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PSA: BC Office of the Ombudsperson Coming to Fraser Valley
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by the provincial government, a local government or any other B.C.…
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Ombudsperson urges government to improve chronically slow telephone service for income and disability assistance recipients
Government response generally positive but more action needed on call answer timeliness. Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke…
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Report Release: Improving Crown Land Decisions
Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released today Special Report No. 39, Stem to Stern: Crown Land Allocation and the…
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Upholding Administrative Fairness in BC: Annual Report 2016-2017
Victoria – B.C.’s Ombudsperson Jay Chalke released his 2016-2017 Annual Report today. The Report details a year’s work upholding administrative…
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Ombudsperson complaint clinic: Salmon Arm and the Columbia Valley
Victoria – Have you been treated unfairly by the provincial government, local government, or other B.C. public body? The…