Outreach and engagement

Our team goes to conferences, community gatherings, local fairs and other events to share information, listen to concerns and answer questions.

We believe in learning from communities about the problems they’re facing so we can help improve public services.

Connecting with communities

We regularly connect with Ontarians, associations, groups and organizations across the province. This allows us to:

  • Learn about your experiences and concerns so we can better support you
  • Make sure you’re treated fairly when you deal with government and public services
  • Build stronger ties with local and provincial organizations to reach people who need our support

 

At our outreach and engagement activities, we meet and hear from:

  • Indigenous people
  • Children, youth and families (including young people in care)
  • French speakers
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
  • Newcomers to Ontario
  • Older adults
  • College and university students
  • People with disabilities
  • Other equity-deserving groups

Working together for fairness

Our team goes to conferences, community gatherings, local fairs and other events to share information, listen to concerns and answer questions. We believe in learning from communities about the problems they’re facing so we can help improve public services.

We also offer presentations, training and resources in multiple languages for groups that want to learn how we can help.

Where you can find us in the next few months:

  • June 17 and 18, Hiawatha - Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly
  • June 21 and 22, Ottawa - Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
  • June 27 to 29, Toronto – Toronto Pride Parade and Streetfair
  • August 17 to 20, Ottawa - Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference

Where we’ve been recently:

  • Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) annual conference
  • Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference
  • Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations (OSSCO) events and wellness fairs across the province
  • Toronto Newcomer Day
  • Little Native Hockey League annual tournament
  • Mayfest, an annual event hosted by the Ontario Association of the Deaf
  • Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference
  • Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) annual conference
  • Powwows in Curve Lake, Fort William, Moose Factory, North Bay, Rat Portage, Walpole Island and more
Staff person, alongside ASL interpreter, speaking to person at event

Mayfest 2025

Ombudsman staff attending Mayfest, an event organized by the Ontario Association of the Deaf.

Staff and the Ombudsman at public event

Little Native Hockey League 2025 annual tournament

Staff and Ombudsman Paul Dubé attending the annual tournament for the Little Native Hockey League, the largest annual ice hockey tournament for First Nation youth in Ontario, Canada.

Commissioner speaking to attendee at event

Gala for Black History Month organized by Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto

French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard speaks to an attendee at the Gala for Black History Month organized by Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto.