The Ombudsman and French Language Services Commissioner provide expert input on proposed legislation, drawing on their extensive experience addressing systemic issues and ensuring fairness. Their insights help shape laws that better serve and protect the rights of all Ontarians.
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February 7, 2025
Submission regarding proposed changes to the municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the municipal code of conduct and integrity commissioner framework for Ontario municipalities, in connection...
June 3, 2024
Submission regarding Proposed Policy Directive Updates for Children's Aid Societies
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has requested comments on a regulatory proposal related to amendments to Policy Directive: CW 003-23 — Preparing Youth for Successful Transition...
March 25, 2024
Submission to the Ministry regarding searches of staff, visitors and young persons at youth justice facilities
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has requested input on proposed regulatory amendments to Ontario Regulation 155/18 under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, which...
October 2, 2023
Submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation regarding training for peace officers and use of force by police services
The Ministry of the Solicitor General has requested public and stakeholder input on various proposed regulations made under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
August 22, 2023
Submission regarding the Five Year Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017
Every five years, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is required to formally review the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (the CYFSA) and to report publicly on the review...
October 26, 2022
Submission to the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s consultation regarding equipment and use of force by police services
The Ministry of the Solicitor General has requested public and stakeholder input on proposed amendments to Ontario Regulation 926/90 concerning equipment and the use of force by police services.
October 5, 2021
Submission to the Ministry of Education’s consultation regarding school board governance
The Ontario Ombudsman oversees the administrative conduct of more than 1,000 public sector organizations, including the province’s 72 school boards and 10 school authorities, as well as provincial and...
May 14, 2021
Submission in response to the Ministry’s consultation on proposed changes to Regulation 778
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Ministry of the Solicitor General’s proposed amendments to Regulation 778 related to segregation, inmate discipline and misconduct, and mandatory...
December 3, 2018
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs regarding Bill 57
In addressing the changes proposed by Bill 57, I will devote most of my comments to those amendments that affect the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario, and the Ombudsman Act. Most notable among these...
February 22, 2018
Oversight Enhanced - Submission to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy regarding Bill 175, Safer Ontario Act, 2017
Since 1974, there have been dozens of cases in which the use of force by police in Ontario – especially the use of lethal force on people in crisis – has raised profound questions about policing...