Investigation into the Special Investigations Unit’s operational effectiveness and credibility Ombudsman Report André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario September 2008 LEAD INVESTIGATOR Kwame Addo INVESTIGATORS Mary Jane Fenton Rosie Dear Elizabeth Weston Grace Chau Irene Buncel Ciaran Buggle Domonie …
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Investigation into the Special Investigations Unit's operational effectiveness and credibility.
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Oversight Undermined
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Investigation into the Ministry of the Attorney General’s implementation of recommendations concerning reform of the Special Investigations Unit.
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In the Line of Duty
In the LINE OF DUTY Investigation into how the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services have addressed operational stress injuries affecting police offcers Ombudsman Report • André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario • October 2012 Director Special Ombudsman …
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Investigation into how the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services have addressed operational stress injuries affecting police officers.
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The Code
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Investigation into the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ response to allegations of excessive use of force against inmates.
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Caught in the Act
CAUGHT in theACT Investigation into the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ conduct in relation to Ontario Regulation 233/10 under the Public Works Protection Act OMBUDSMAN REPORT André Marin, Ombudsman of Ontario • December 2010 Director Special Ombudsman Response Team (SORT) …
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Investigation into the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ conduct in relation to Ontario Regulation 233/10 under the Public Works Protection Act.
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A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death Investigation into the direction provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to Ontario’s police services for de-escalation of conflict situations Ombudsman Report Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario June 2016 www.ombudsman.on.ca 1-800-263-1830 …
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Investigation into the direction provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to Ontario’s police services for de-escalation of conflict situations.
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Out of Oversight, Out of Mind
OUT OF OVERSIGHT, OUT OF MIND Investigation into how the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services tracks the admission and placement of segregated inmates, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the review process for such placements OMBUDSMAN REPORT | PAUL DUBÉ, OMBUDSMAN OF ONTARIO | …
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Investigation into how the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services tracks the admission and placement of segregated inmates, and the adequacy and effectiveness of the review process for such placements.
Written Submission to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services - Carding
“Street Checks and Balances” Submission in response to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ consultation on proposed Ontario regulation for street checks André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario August 31, 2015 Table of Contents …
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Whatever label you choose – street checks, community contacts, or carding – the practice of police officers arbitrarily stopping individuals on the street, requesting personal identification and information, and maintaining a record of the encounter for possible future use, has increasingly come under scrutiny.
Submission to the Independent Police Oversight Review
“Oversight Unchanged” Submission to the Independent Police Oversight Review Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario October 2016 Table of contents Overview .................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope of …
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Since 1974, police oversight in Ontario has been the subject of more than a dozen reviews, generating hundreds of recommendations for reform. In response, successive governments have introduced legislative amendments aimed at enhancing independent oversight of police. However, finding the right balance between effective policing and public accountability has proven elusive. Today, Ontario’s oversight system continues to attract criticism that threatens to undermine public confidence in policing.
“Segregation: Not an Isolated Problem” Submission in response to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ consultation on its review of policies related to segregation of inmates Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario Table of contents Background …
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No matter what you call it – segregation, solitary confinement, isolation, or separation – the practice of confining inmates to a cell, alone, for 22 hours or more a day for prolonged periods has increasingly come under fire.
French Language Services Commissioner to investigate in-person service delivery at ServiceOntario
(TORONTO – April 1, 2025) French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard today announced that he is launching an investigation into service in French at ServiceOntario locations. "We hear regularly from people who say they were either unable to be served in French by ServiceOntario staff, or …
Commissioner urges Ontario to create a digital directory of public services subject to the FLSA
French Language Services Commissioner presents his 2023-2024 Annual Report; urges Ontario to create a digital directory of public services subject to the French Language Services Act (TORONTO, December 5, 2024) – In his 2023-2024 Annual Report, released today, French Language Services Commissioner …
Ontario government urged to make public health ads bilingual after investigation reveals shortfalls (Law Times)
Angelica Dino 24 July, 2024 This link opens in a new tab Law Times News French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard has released a report urging the Ontario government to ensure all out-of-home advertising is bilingual. This follows an investigation which found that the government …
French language services commissioner calls on government to ensure ads in public spaces are bilingual (The Trillium)
Sneh Duggal July 12, 2024 This link opens in a new tab The Trillium The province's French language services commissioner is calling on the government to ensure all of its advertising in public spaces is bilingual after he found that few ad campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic included any …
FLS Commissioner urges Ontario to respect law; make all out-of-home advertising bilingual
(TORONTO – July 12, 2024) French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard today released a report urging the Ontario government to make all of its out-of-home advertising bilingual, after his latest investigation found it systematically failed to meet its obligations under the French Language …
French language services commissioner receives highest level of complaints and inquiries since 2019 (The Trillium)
Sneh Duggal This link opens in a new tab The Trillium December 7, 2023 A sign for the French River between Sudbury and Parry Sound was missing something: French. So was a provincial ministry’s X account that was detailing the government’s plans to redevelop Ontario Place. These were just a few of …
French Language Services Commissioner reports robust results for Francophones and 40% increase in cases
(TORONTO – December 7, 2023) French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard today called on Ontario government ministries and agencies to train all frontline staff on how and why they are required to provide services in French. They should also ensure their social media accounts are in French …
Ombudsman appoints Carl Bouchard as French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario
(TORONTO – December 4, 2023) After an extensive nationwide search to fill the position of French Language Services Commissioner on a permanent basis, Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced that he has appointed Carl Bouchard to the role. Mr. Bouchard has served as Interim Commissioner since March 3, …
French Language Services Commissioner reports “important advancements” in 2021-2022
(TORONTO – December 7, 2022) French Language Services Commissioner Kelly Burke today called on the province to build on its “strong commitment” to French language services by updating an outdated regulation and improving recruitment of bilingual public servants. In her third Annual Report, the …
Laurentian neglected obligations under French Language Services Act, says language commissioner (CTV)
Ian Campbell CTV March 31, 2022 A new report says Laurentian University, the Ministry of Francophone Affairs and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities neglected their obligations under the law when French language programs were cut. When the university declared insolvency last February, it …
