December 11, 2023 11 December, 2023 Ombudsman to investigate direct education payment programs Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced a new systemic investigation into the Ministry of Education’s direct payment programs for... Read More »
December 7, 2023 7 December, 2023 French Language Services Commissioner reports robust results for Francophones and 40% increase in cases Carl Bouchard’s first report calls on government to improve staff training and ensure bilingual social media accounts Read More »
December 4, 2023 4 December, 2023 Ombudsman appoints Carl Bouchard as French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario After an extensive nationwide search to fill the position of French Language Services Commissioner on a permanent basis, Ombudsman Paul Dubé... Read More »
October 12, 2023 12 October, 2023 Statement from Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé for Ombuds Day, October 12 Today is Ombuds Day, an annual, internationally observed opportunity to educate and raise awareness among the public about Ombudsman offices... Read More »
October 5, 2023 5 October, 2023 Ombudsman underlines value of independent oversight Annual Report 2022-2023: Promoting rights and fairness for vulnerable youth, long-term care residents, inmates, landlords and tenants... Read More »
September 29, 2023 29 September, 2023 Ombudsman's message for National Day of Truth and reconciliation, September 30, 2023 It is essential that as a province, and as a nation, we continue to recognize the tragic effects of residential schools on the Indigenous... Read More »