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Tips for Municipalities Local complaint processes Every municipality should have a clear process to respond to public complaints. Local complaint processes should be: • Publicly accessible • Approved by council • Distinct from the Code of Conduct / Integrity Commissioner process for members of …
A Game of Trust Backgrounder – Regulating Ontario’s lotteries The Ombudsman’s recommendation that an outside body regulate the lottery business in Ontario has been accepted by the government and the OLG. At present, the OLG must oversee and discipline its retailers while being dependent on them for …
J. Paul Dubé, Ombudsman ENVOYÉ PAR COURRIEL Le 5 juin 2023 Hamilton Waterfront Trust Conseil d’administration a/s du conseiller Cameron Kroetsch, président 47 Discovery Drive Hamilton (Ontario) L8L 8K4 Au Conseil d’administration du Hamilton Waterfront Trust, Objet : Plainte sur une réunion à huis …
Tips for Municipalities Closed meetings: Know the exceptions The Municipal Act, 2001 (s. 239*) states that municipal meetings must be open to the public, with certain narrow exceptions. As of January 1, 2018, there are 14 exceptions – those shown in bold are new. A meeting MAY be closed if the …
BACK Do you have a problem with an Ontario school board, university, college, or other provincial service? Do you feel you were treated unfairly or disrespected? Did you face a long delay, or have trouble getting answers? Do you need information about what services you are entitled to? FRONT OUR …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into the Township of West Lincoln’s alleged violation of the Municipal Act, 2001 on June 15 and June 22, 2015 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario November 2015 Complaint 1 In June and July 2015, our Office received three complaints about closed meetings held in …
Investigation into the City of Owen Sound’s alleged violations of the Municipal Act, 2001 on April 27, May 25 and June 15, 2015 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario November 2015 Complaint 1 On July 27, 2015, our Office received a complaint that council for the City of Owen Sound illegally …
L’art de faire double injure Les chiffres – Feuille de données ENQUÊTE DE L’OMBUDSMAN Annoncée le : 23 août 2006 Plaintes reçues à propos de la CIVAC : 30 d’avril à août 2006, 27 durant l’année financière 2005-2006; 28 durant l’année financière 2004-2005 Plaintes reçues après l’annonce de l’enquête …
PAR COURRIEL J. Paul Dubé, Ombudsman 30 octobre 2024 Conseil de la Ville de Hamilton a/s d’Andrea Horwath, mairesse 71, rue Main Ouest Hamilton (Ontario) L8P 4Y5 Objet : Plainte sur une réunion à huis clos Aux membres du Conseil de la Ville de Hamilton, Mon Bureau a reçu une plainte à propos d’une …
Tips for Municipalities Trespass notices and service restrictions When municipalities face diffcult or unreasonable conduct from members of the public, they can choose to restrict their access to municipal property or staff. Municipalities can respond to inappropriate conduct via a service …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for the Village of Westport held an illegal closed meeting on October 28, 2014 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario January 2015 Complaint 1 On October 30, 2014, my Office received a complaint about a closed session held by council for the Village of …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for City of Port Colborne held illegal closed meetings on March 8, 2010, January 27, 2014, and December 8, 2014 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario November 2015 Table of Contents …
Rapport de l’Ombudsman Enquête visant à déterminer si le Conseil de la Ville de Thorold a tenu une réunion à huis clos illégale André Marin Ombudsman de l’Ontario Janvier 2015 Plainte 1 Le 13 novembre 2014, mon Bureau a reçu une plainte alléguant que le maire de Thorold avait rencontré les …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into the allegation that the Public Works Committee for the Township of Bonfield violated the Municipal Act, 2001 on May 19 and June 2, 2015 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario November 2015 Complaint 1 In June 2015, our Office received two complaints about …
Annual Report of the French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario O F F I C E O F T H E O M B U D S M A N O F O N TA R I O 2019-2020 O N TA R I O O N TA R I O ’ S WAT C H D O G Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario O N TA R I O WHO WE ARE: An independent, impartial Office of the Ontario …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into the allegation that the Public Works Committee for the Township of Bonfield violated the Municipal Act, 2001 on May 19 and June 2, 2015 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario November 2015 Complaint 1 In June 2015, our Office received two complaints about …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into closed meetings held by Council for the Municipality of South Huron between November 2008 and December 2013 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario February 2015 Complaint 1 On September 23, 2014, my Office received a complaint about seven meetings held by the council …
Ombudsman Report Investigation into whether Council for the Village of Westport held an illegal closed meeting on October 28, 2014 André Marin Ombudsman of Ontario January 2015 Complaint 1 On October 30, 2014, my Office received a complaint about a closed session held by council for the Village of …
Investigation into whether the Councils for Armour Township and the Village of Burk’s Falls held illegal closed meetings on January 16, 2015 Barbara Finlay Acting Ombudsman of Ontario October 2015 Complaint 1 In March 2015, our Office received a complaint that the councils for Armour Township and …
