Investigation into a complaint about meetings held by the Greater Essex County District School Board
Ombudsman's final report on the investigation into a complaint about meetings held by the Greater Essex County District School Board (accessible PDF) Investigation into a complaint about meetings held by the Greater Essex County District School Board Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario June 2024 …
Greater Essex County District School Board - Meeting on June 25, 2024
December 17, 2024 - The Ombudsman reviewed a complaint about a meeting held by the Board of Trustees of the Greater Essex County District School Board on June 25, 2024. The complaint alleged that the School Board conducted a portion of its public meeting in private in a different location after it …
Investigation into a complaint about a meeting held by the Chair’s Council of the Near North District School Board on December 22, 2023
Ombudsman's final report on the investigation into a complaint about a meeting held by the Chair’s Council of the Near North District School Board on December 22, 2023 (accessible PDF) Investigation into a complaint about a meeting held by the Chair’s Council of the Near North District School Board …
Grand Erie District School Board - Meeting on May 30, 2022
October 11, 2022 - The Ombudsman received a complaint about a closed meeting held by the Board of Trustees for the Grand Erie District School Board on May 30, 2022. The complaint alleged that the Board discussed new governance by-laws and policies during this in camera meeting, and, in doing so, …
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Ontario Ombudsman awarded King Charles III Coronation medal as his office marks 50th anniversary
(TORONTO – March 3, 2025) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont at a ceremony she hosted at Queen’s Park. The medal, which marks King Charles III’s coronation in 2023, is awarded to individuals who have …
SOCIETÉ ÉCONOMIQUE DE L’ONTARIO Toronto, March 19, 2025 Paul Dubé Good evening, distinguished guests, It’s an honour and privilege to be speaking to you tonight, as we celebrate the International Francophonie Month. Now is an opportune time to reflect on the challenges that Francophones in Ontario …
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 …
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