We investigate major systemic issues under the Ombudsman Act and make recommendations to improve public services. These recommendations have resulted in benefits to millions of Ontarians.

Among those benefits:

  • Expanded screening of newborn babies for metabolic diseases
  • A more secure lottery system
  • A more transparent property assessment system
  • More transparency and accountability in municipal and school board governance
  • Expanded coverage of certain drugs
  • Administrative improvements at tribunals
  • Better pandemic preparedness in long-term care homes
  • Better notifications of driver licence suspensions
  • Broader civilian oversight of police
  • Improved services in French

You can read about our ongoing investigations.

Read the reports on our investigations below. Use the filters to refine your search by year or topic.