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O N TA R I O ’ S WAT C H D O G By-law Surprise Investigation into the reasonableness and transparency of by-law enforcement and billing practices in the Township of St. Clair and the County of Lambton Ombudsman Report Paul Dubé, Ombudsman of Ontario April 2018 1-800-263-1830 www.ombudsman.on.ca …
O N TA R I O O N TA R I O ’ S WAT C H D O G Strengthening the Designation: A Collaborative Effort Investigation into Laurentian University’s cuts to French-language programming during restructuring and into the administration of the university’s designation by the Ministry of Francophone Affairs …
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs regarding Bill 57, Restoring Trust, Transparency and Accountability Act, 2018 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario December 3, 2018 Introduction In addressing the changes proposed by Bill 57, I will devote most of my comments to those …
“Transforming the Conditions of Confinement” Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 6, Correctional Services Transformation Act, 2018 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario April 2018 1 Table of Contents Overview …
“Oversight Unchanged” Submission to the Independent Police Oversight Review Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario October 2016 Table of contents Overview .................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope of …
Submission to the Ministry of Education’s consultation regarding school board governance Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario October 2021 Introduction: The Ombudsman’s role in improving school board governance The Ontario Ombudsman oversees the administrative conduct of more than 1,000 public sector …
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 …
Submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s consultation on strengthening accountability for municipal council members Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario July 2021 Introduction Since January 1, 2016, my Office has had the authority to review complaints about municipalities, including …
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 188, Supporting Children's Futures Act, 2024 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario May 2024 Overview The Standing Committee on Social Policy is currently considering Bill 188, An Act to amend the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, …
Submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services regarding the Five Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario July 2023 Overview Every five years, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is required to formally …
Submission to the Ministry of Francophone Affairs regarding the designation of areas under the French Language Services Act Carl Bouchard French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario January 2025 Overview The Ministry of Francophone Affairs is seeking input on its plan to amend the list of …
Submission to the Ministry of Northern Development regarding the proposed modernization of the Northern Services Boards Act Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario March 2024 Overview The Ministry of Northern Development has recently sought feedback on potential changes to the Northern Services Boards Act. …
Submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services regarding searches of staff, visitors and young persons at youth justice facilities Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario March 2024 Overview The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has requested input on proposed …
Submission to the Ministry of Education regarding integrity commissioners and meeting procedures for school board trustees Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario April 2024 Overview The Ministry of Education has requested comments on three regulatory proposals related to school board governance and …
Submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation regarding training for peace officers and use of force by police services Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario October 2023 Overview The Ministry of the Solicitor General has requested public and stakeholder input on various proposed …
Submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation regarding equipment and use of force by police services Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario October 2022 Overview 1 The Ministry of the Solicitor General has requested public and stakeholder input on proposed amendments to O. Reg. 926/90 …
Submission in response to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation on proposed changes to Regulation 778 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario May 2021 Introduction 1 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s proposed amendments to Regulation 778 …
“Ensuring Truly Independent Segregation Reviews” Submission in response to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation on proposed changes to Regulation 778, regarding segregation reviews Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario September 23, 2019 Introduction 1 My team and I appreciate the …
Submission to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services regarding Proposed Policy Directive Updates to Clarify Data Collection and Reporting Requirements for Children's Aid Societies Respecting the New Youth Leaving Care Policy and “Ready, Set, Go” Program Paul Dubé Ombudsman of …
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 98, Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act, 2023 Paul Dubé Ombudsman of Ontario May 2023 Introduction The Ombudsman of Ontario is appointed under the Ombudsman Act as an independent and impartial Officer of the Ontario …
