Ombudsman

• Saskatchewan ombudsman says government slow in responding to wildfire evacuees

  After 10,000 were displaced, more than 380 complaints filed as Saskatchewan’s ombudsman cites delays that left wildfire evacuees without timely support.

  Fire

  Apr 23
  
• Police ethics commissioner named Quebec’s new ombudsman

  A lawyer by profession, Marc-André Dowd has served in similar roles throughout his career. His five-year mandate is set to begin in late March.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2022
  
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• Ombudsman report shows Regina’s Extendicare Parkside wasn’t prepared for COVID-19 oubreak

  Saskatchewan's ombudsman report shows Extendicare Parkside in Regina wasn't prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak officially declared on Nov. 20, 2020.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
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• Manitoba NDP, PCs point fingers at each other over how messaging getting out

  Manitoba New Democrats and Progressive Conservatives are accusing each other of breaking the rules on the use of public resources for their messaging.

  Politics

  Aug 28, 2019
• Saskatchewan advocate for children and youth resigns after harassment complaints

  Saskatchewan’s advocate for children and youth, Corey O’Soup, has resigned following an investigation into harassment complaints.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2019
• Court reminds Nova Scotia it is bound by rule of law in decision on ombudsman’s document request

  A court decision has slammed the government after Nova Scotia's ombudsman took the province to court following the health department's refusal to hand over requested documents.

  Politics

  Jun 13, 2019
• Jobs will be cut, one office closed as Ontario ombudsman takes on child advocate duties

  The ombudsman said the exact number of positions affected will be determined in the coming weeks. The Child and Youth Advocate's office said it currently employs 75 people.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2019
• Moncton family concerned after scathing report, unexpected death at Restigouche psychiatric hospital

  According to Vitalité Health Network, a patient at the Restigouche Hospital Centre died on Saturday.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2019
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• Tories to sue Nova Scotia’s Liberal government for Bay Ferries contract

  Since 2017, privacy commissioner Catherine Tully has said that Nova Scotia’s access-to-information laws “are not always up to the task” of defending citizens’ democratic rights.

  Politics

  Feb 10, 2019
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• Ford government stands by appointment of Taverner as new OPP commissioner

  Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Sylvia Jones says the government disputes allegations contained in a letter from acting Ontario Provincial Police commissioner Brad Blair regarding Ron Taverner's appointment to the top job.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2018