“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 …
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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.
Submission on Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario’s Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario April 2017 Table of Contents Background: Ombudsman’s …
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On April 11, 2017, Ombudsman Paul Dubé made a presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 68, Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017.
Ombudsman to investigate Ontario’s response to incident at Maplehurst Correctional Complex
(TORONTO – June 9, 2025) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced a new investigation into the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s response to a December 2023 incident at Maplehurst Correctional Complex, due to significant public concerns about transparency, accountability and inmates’ rights. …
Service excellence principles
The Office of the Ontario Ombudsman is committed to prioritizing service excellence and value for all Ontarians. We strive to deliver high-quality and impactful work through exceptional service to the public, in accordance with fundamental ombudsman principles. This commitment is reflected in our …
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Services for French speakers
As part of Ombudsman Ontario, the French Language Services Commissioner oversees and encourages compliance with the French Language Services Act ( FLSA ) . The Minister of Francophone Affairs is responsible for administering the FLSA . The Commissioner can: Review or investigate complaints about …
Toronto Catholic District School Board - Meeting on October 27, 2022
March 10, 2023 - The Ombudsman received a complaint about a closed meeting held by the Board of Trustees for the Toronto Catholic District School Board on October 27, 2022. The complaint alleged that the Board’s closed meeting agenda was not made public and that the open meeting agenda did not list …
Durham District School Board - Meeting on June 5, 2023
November 29, 2023 - The Ombudsman received a complaint raising concerns that the Durham District School Board required members of the public to provide their contact information and show identification in order to physically attend meetings of the Board of Trustees. The complaint also raised …
Near North District School Board - Meetings on December 14, 2022, January 12, 2023, and February 6, 2023
Ombudsman's final report on the investigation into a complaint about meetings held by the Near North District School Board’s Parry Sound Building Committee in December 2022, and January and February 2023 (accessible PDF) Investigation into a complaint about meetings held by the Near North District …
Niagara Catholic District School Board - Meetings on June 7 and 20, 2023
March 13, 2024 - The Ombudsman received two complaints about meetings held by the Board of Trustees of the Niagara Catholic District School Board. One complaint alleged that during a closed meeting on June 7, 2023, the Board improperly discussed whether members of the public would be required to …
Greater Essex County District School Board - Meetings on February 20, March 19, April 2, and April 16, 2024
June 12, 2024 - The Ombudsman received more than 300 complaints that raised concerns about the Greater Essex County District School Board’s process for naming a new kindergarten to grade 12 school located in Kingsville. Many of these complaints additionally raised concerns that during closed …
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 …
Address to the Société économique de l'Ontario
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 …
