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Newsletter - Ombudsman handles near-record number of cases, focuses on rights

Newsletter - Ombudsman handles near-record number of cases, focuses on rights …

Investments needed to address 'threadbare' supports for Ontarians with complex needs: ombudsman (The Trillium)

Sneh Duggal The Trillium June 27, 2024 Calling the stories he's heard "heartbreaking," the province's ombudsman said more investments are needed to tackle the "threadbare" supports and services for Ontarians with complex needs — including adults being housed in hospitals and children whose families …

Ombudsman handles near-record number of cases, focuses on rights

(TORONTO – June 26, 2024) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s ninth Annual Report, released today, reflects record and near-record complaints in several areas of his jurisdiction, including those focused on the rights of vulnerable children, people with disabilities, inmates and Ontarians seeking …

Newsletter - Welcoming newcomers with information and help

Newsletter - Welcoming newcomers with information and help …

York Children's Aid Society failed to provide support to teen before her death: Ombudsman (The Trillium)

Sneh Duggal This link opens in a new tab The Trillium April 29, 2024 Ombudsman Paul Dubé issued several recommendations to the York Region Children Aid's Society in a new report released on Monday. The York Region Children’s Aid Society "failed" to provide a 16-year-old with requested supports, …

York children’s aid failed teen by denying foster care before her death: Ombudsman report (The Star)

Mahdis Habibinia This link opens in a new tab The Star April 30, 2024 The York Region Children’s Aid Society was wrong to deny a 16-year-old girl help finding a foster home before her sudden death in 2020, Ontario’s ombudsman has found in a report detailing systemic training problems at the agency. …

York Region CAS Media Release: Ontario Ombudsman’s Report (York CAS)

This link opens in a new tab York CAS April 29, 2024 Monday April 29, 2024 – Following an investigation conducted by the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office regarding a youth served in 2019, York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) has accepted all the recommendations outlined in the report. YRCAS would …

Newsletter - New report: Teen’s pleas to York CAS went unheard, Ombudsman finds

Newsletter - New report: Teen’s pleas to York CAS went unheard, Ombudsman finds …

York teen 'failed' by Children's Aid, says report into her death (CBC)

Clara Pasieka This link opens in a new tab CBC News April 30, 2024 York Region Children's Aid Society (CAS) failed to respect the rights of a 16-year-old girl who repeatedly asked for a foster placement before she died, the Ontario Ombudsman found in a report released Monday. The teen, who the …

Teen's pleas to York Region CAS for foster care went unheard: Ombudsman (Newmarket Today)

Joshua Santos This link opens in a new tab NewmarketToday.ca April 29, 2024 York Region Children's Aid Society (York CAS) failed to respect the rights of a 16-year-old girl who repeatedly asked for a foster placement before she died, according to the finding of an Ontario Ombudsman investigation. …

Teen’s pleas for foster care went unheard, Ombudsman finds

(TORONTO – April 29, 2024) York Region Children’s Aid Society (York CAS) failed to respect the rights of a 16-year-old girl who repeatedly asked for a foster placement before she died, Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s latest investigation has found. In his report, Rights Unrecognized: Mia’s Story , released …

Newsletter - Francophonie Month: Celebrating the diversity of French culture in Ontario

Newsletter - Francophonie Month: Celebrating the diversity of French culture in Ontario …

Newsletter - We're hiring! Come join our dynamic team!

Newsletter - We're hiring! Come join our dynamic team! …

Newsletter - Help improve fairness in Ontario: We’re hiring Investigators!

Newsletter - Help improve fairness in Ontario: We’re hiring Investigators! …

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What we expect from you We strive to communicate with you with respect and courtesy, and we expect the same in return. We understand that when you contact us, you may be dealing with frustrating, emotional or stressful situations. However, we cannot tolerate behaviour that is harassing, abusive, …

Newsletter - New investigation: Ombudsman to investigate direct education payment programs

Newsletter - New investigation: Ombudsman to investigate direct education payment programs …

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 …

Ombudsman to investigate direct education payment programs

(TORONTO – December 11, 2023) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced a new systemic investigation into the Ministry of Education’s direct payment programs for parents and students, due to concerns about a lack of fairness and transparency. The Ministry first offered direct payments to parents …

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, …