BC Ombudsperson

• B.C. disaster response outdated, inaccessible for evacuees: Ombudsperson

  The ombudsperson says the process does not take into account the distinct needs of Indigenous evacuees, elderly people or those with physical and cognitive disabilities.

  Politics

  Oct 3, 2023
  
• Children’s ministry refuses to compensate youth it misinformed: B.C. ombudsperson

  The Ministry of Children and Family Development rejects three of the report's five recommendations, which is troubling to the ombudsperson.

  Politics

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• B.C. ombudsperson probes disaster relief programs with review

  B.C.'s ombudsperson is investigating how provincial government programs supported residents forced from their homes and communities during wildfires and floods last year.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2022
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• B.C.’s ombudsperson again calling for needed oversight of municipal jail guards

  The call comes on the heels of an IIO report detailing how a man with a broken hip spent hours in overnight police cells before being taken to hospital.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022
• Ombudsperson pans B.C.’s failure to pass federal funds to disabled girl’s caregivers

  In a report published Tuesday, Jay Chalke found the Ministry of Children and Family Development acted "unjustly" when it did not provide a federal benefit to "the Taylors."

  Politics

  May 31, 2022
• Penticton city council votes to pay $140K in compensation to woman who lost home in tax sale

  B.C.’s ombudsperson was pleased with the decision, stating ‘this outcome clearly demonstrates that it’s never too late to do the right thing.’

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2021
• Scathing report issued after City of Penticton sells vulnerable woman’s home to pay $10K tax bill

  The B.C. ombudsperson says the city sold the woman’s home for $150,000, though the fair market value was $420,000.

  Consumer

  Dec 8, 2021
• Placing jailed youth in solitary confinement is ‘unjust’: B.C. ombudsperson

  Jay Chalke, whose office investigates complaints against provincial and local authorities, says that the confinement also disproportionately impacts Indigenous youth.

  News

  Jun 15, 2021
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• Vaccine passports might be unjust, says B.C.’s ombudsperson

  B.C.'s ombudsperson says fairness must be at the centre of any passport program.

  Health

  May 26, 2021
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• ‘Devastating’: B.C. couples left in the lurch, out thousands after adoption agency closes

  'I would still love to adopt. But I don’t see how it's possible in this scheme,' said Kory Bell, adding the adoption process took a toll on her and husband.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2020