Press Releases
2010
- 10/08/2010 - Ombudsman finds Hamilton-Niagara region LHIN’s “clandestine” meetings illegal; urges province to increase transparency of all LHINs
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today released the results of his latest special investigation, calling on the province to improve the accountability and transparency of Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) across the province.
- 09/08/2010 - MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario Ombudsman to release report on Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN investigation on August 10
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin will release his latest special report on Tuesday, August 10 – at a news conference at 11 a.m. in the Queen’s Park Media Studio.
- 09/07/2010 - Ontario Ombudsman to investigate G20 security regulation
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today announced he is launching an investigation into the origin and subsequent communication of the controversial security regulation passed by the province prior to the June 26-27 G20 summit.
- 15/06/2010 - Ombudsman plays key role in fairness, good governance in tough times: Annual Report 2009-2010
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today released his fifth annual report, emphasizing his office’s critical role in ensuring that even the most difficult government decisions are fair. “The Ombudsman can serve as a bulwark of democracy in troubled times, protecting citizens and helping government to improve in the face of a tough economy and fiscal constraint,” says Mr. Marin, who was recently appointed to a second five-year term.
- 01/06/2010 - André Marin reappointed as Ontario Ombudsman
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin’s reappointment to a five-year term was unanimously approved by all parties in the Legislature this afternoon.
- 24/03/2010 - Statement by Ontario Ombudsman André Marin
Today I was advised that my appointment as Ombudsman of Ontario has been extended for a further six months. I would like to thank the Premier and Cabinet for their support and for giving me the opportunity to continue the good work of my Office during this time. – André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario
- 16/02/2010 - Quebec ombudsman recommends creation of special investigations unit
The Quebec Ombudsman, Raymonde Saint-Germain, today recommended that her province create an independent, civilian-led special investigations unit to investigate serious incidents involving police. The new unit would be modelled in part on Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the only such body in Canada to date. Ms. Saint-Germain’s report includes several references to Ontario Ombudsman André Marin’s 2008 investigation into the SIU, which recommended it be tougher and more transparent.
