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ATTENTION – OFFICE CLOSED – MONDAY, MAY 19

The Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario will be closed on Monday, May 19. Our complaints lines will also be closed.
Our services will resume on Tuesday, May 20 at 9 a.m.
Complaints can still be filed using our online complaint form or via email at [email protected].

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April 1, 2025

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French Language Services Commissioner to investigate in-person service delivery at ServiceOntario

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March 4, 2025

4 March, 2025

Ontario Ombudsman awarded King Charles III Coronation medal as his office marks 50th anniversary

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont at a ceremony...

February 28, 2025

28 February, 2025

Ombudsman Ontario kicks off 50th anniversary year with Good Governance Awards

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December 5, 2024

5 December, 2024

Commissioner urges Ontario to create a digital directory of public services subject to the FLSA

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September 5, 2024

5 September, 2024

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July 12, 2024

12 July, 2024

FLS Commissioner urges Ontario to respect law; make all out-of-home advertising bilingual

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