Millions of calls to government agencies go unanswered: Auditor General
Seven million callers were sent to an automated system or were told to go to a website or to call back later. Continue reading
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Canadian immigration system ‘not equipped’ to handle influx of irregular migrants: auditor general
The spring report by the auditor general found the Canadian immigration system has not been able to handle the spike in claims made by an influx of irregular migrants. Continue reading
State of Ontario’s climate policy is ‘frightening,’ environmental watchdog says
Premier Doug Ford had promised that not a single job would be lost under his government, but Saxe says this move has meant 12 people are losing their jobs. Continue reading
Elements of BC Hydro grid could be vulnerable to hackers: auditor general
By Simon Little Online Journalist
An audit by B.C.’s auditor general found smaller, localized elements of the power grid could be vulnerable to hackers. Continue reading
B.C. auditor general concerned about ambulance wait times in urban areas
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia auditor general Carol Bellringer says ambulances in the province’s urban areas often miss response time targets. Continue reading
Canada’s auditor general Michael Ferguson dead at 60
Ferguson served as Canada’s auditor general for seven years. Continue reading
No action taken to improve cybersecurity after N.S. government data breach: MLAs
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
Months after a massive online data breach government, MLAs say it’s important to be safe online. However, no push to increase their online security has been undertaken. Continue reading
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‘Significant weakness’ found in HRM’s property tax system: report
Auditor General Evangeline Colman-Sadd found that some past and present HRM employees have more access to the city’s tax system than they need for their jobs. Continue reading
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IWK to appear before Public Accounts Committee following AG report
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The IWK and their board of directors is currently reeling from a scandal that saw charges laid against two high-ranking executives. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Liberal mistakes will continue to haunt Ontario for years
Having their record keep coming back to haunt them may keep the Ontario Liberals in third place for a while, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading