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Ontario’s ombudsman received more than 800 complaints due to COVID-19 (The Star)

Rob Ferguson Queen's Park Bureau June 30, 2020 Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé says his investigation into the high death toll from COVID-19 at nursing homes is looking at how more inspections and higher standards could have saved lives. “We’re moving full speed ahead on this,” Dubé told reporters …

Ontario ombudsman receives record number of complaints about provincial jails (The Canadian Press)

Shawn Jeffords The Canadian Press June 30, 2020 Ontario's ombudsman said conditions in some of the province's correctional facilities have left him "shaken," and contributed to a record of over 6,000 complaints from inmates last year. Paul Dube details problems with overcrowding, poor living …

Ontario ombudsman report highlights ‘appalling’ jail conditions, COVID-19 complaints (The Lawyers Daily)

John Schofield This link opens in a new tab The Lawyer's Daily July 2, 2020 Hailing the past 12 months as a “year like no other,” the Ontario ombudsman has released a fiscal 2019-20 report that highlights, among other things, his office’s handling of more than 800 COVID-19-related complaints and …

Newsletter - How we helped – new cases resolved in July

Newsletter - How we helped – new cases resolved in July …

Newsletter - Ombudsman reports on 2019-2020 – “A year like no other”

Newsletter - Ombudsman reports on 2019-2020 – “A year like no other” …

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2019-2020 AT A GLANCE April 25, 2019: Deputy Ombudsman Barbara Finlay addresses delegates at the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association, in Toronto. September 23, 2019: Ombudsman Paul Dubé welcomes members of the 2019 Ontario Legislature Internship Programme to our Office. May 8, 2019: …

Ombudsman reports on 2019-2020 – “A year like no other”

Closed Caption enabled   Paul Dubé on new mandate and pandemic: “We stand ready, as always, to help” (TORONTO – June 30, 2020) Releasing his latest Annual Report today, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé reflected on the stunning and ongoing challenges faced by the province’s public sector due to the …

Ontario Ombudsman to investigate government’s oversight of long-term care homes during pandemic

(TORONTO – June 1, 2020) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today launched an investigation into the oversight of long-term care homes by the province’s Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ministry of Health during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation will focus on whether the oversight of …

Newsletter - Ombudsman marks May milestone – one year of oversight of French language services and children and youth in care

Newsletter - Ombudsman marks May milestone – one year of oversight of French language services and children and youth in care …

Near North board ‘well on way’ to addressing ombudsman report (North Bay Nugget)

PJ Wilson This link opens in a new tab North Bay Nugget May 13, 2020 The Near North District School Board “is well on the way” to meeting all the recommendations contained in an ombudsman’s report. The report, received by the board in 2019, included 14 recommendations to address issues of …

Statement by the Ombudsman: Looking back on 2019 and ahead to 2020

(TORONTO - December 31, 2019) As we close 2019 and look ahead to a new decade, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the recent historic changes to the Ombudsman’s Office, and to discuss our priorities for 2020. In 2019, Ombudsman oversight was extended for the first time in Ontario’s history to child …

Statement by the Ombudsman: COVID-19 – Message to the public

(TORONTO – March 23, 2020) As I write this, Ontario is in an unprecedented state of emergency, due to the global outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Millions of people are working from home and practicing “social distancing” as frontline health care workers and public sector leaders work to …

Statement by the Ombudsman: Our service to citizens during the coronavirus emergency

(TORONTO – April 9, 2020) In accordance with the guidance of public health authorities and the provincial government, the office locations of Ombudsman Ontario have been closed since March 16. Despite this, my staff and I continue to work from home during the provincial state of emergency and …

Newsletter - Ombudsman receives hundreds of COVID-19-related complaints, prioritizes service to vulnerable Ontarians

Newsletter - Ombudsman receives hundreds of COVID-19-related complaints, prioritizes service to vulnerable Ontarians …

Ombudsman handling hundreds of complaints during coronavirus state of emergency

(TORONTO – April 9, 2020) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today stressed that his office continues to help Ontarians during the present state of emergency, and has responded to hundreds of public complaints related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Although the Ombudsman’s office doors have been closed …

Newsletter - Ombudsman’s message: Ensuring public services for the vulnerable in the time of COVID-19

Newsletter - Ombudsman’s message: Ensuring public services for the vulnerable in the time of COVID-19 …

Statement by Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé on COVID-19 and Ontario’s correctional facilities

(TORONTO – March 26, 2020) Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today released the following statement regarding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the province’s correctional facilities: As Ontario’s government and public sector bodies take action to slow the spread of COVID-19, I am particularly …

Newsletter - A matter of principles: Strengthening ombudsmen around the world

Newsletter - A matter of principles: Strengthening ombudsmen around the world …

Ombudsman Paul Dubé supports Venice Principles, strong legal foundation for ombudsman institutions

(TORONTO – February 12, 2020) Speaking to colleagues from across Canada and around the world, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé this week welcomed new international standards that define, promote and protect the role of ombudsmen in strengthening democracy and promoting fundamental rights. Ombudsmen who …

Newsletter - Ombudsman appoints Kelly Burke as Deputy Ombudsman and French language services Commissioner

Newsletter - Ombudsman appoints Kelly Burke as Deputy Ombudsman and French language services Commissioner …