Speeches and articles

September 19, 2025

‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands ‘immediate action’ for fly-in First Nation (Niagara Falls Review)

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé is demanding the provincial and federal governments take, “immediate action to address the unacceptable and unsafe conditions in Neskantaga First Nation,” following his...
September 19, 2025

Ontario ombudsman decries ‘unacceptable’ conditions in Neskantaga First Nation (APTN National News)

Ontario’s ombudsman is calling on the federal and provincial governments to act on improving the lives of people in Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario after a two day visit to the community.
August 19, 2025

The Ombudsman and Municipalities: Advancing Good Governance, Fairness and Accountability at the Local Level

Greetings, and thank you, Councillor Hwang, for the introduction. This is my tenth time at AMO, and I always value the chance to meet with you, to demystify my role, and explain the Ombudsman’s value...
June 26, 2025

Autonomy, security of tenure key principles for ensuring ombudsman independence, council says (Law360 Canada)

The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness and accountability of ombuds institutions across Canada.
June 25, 2025

Ombudsman sounds alarm about 'growing state of crisis' in Ontario jails (CBC)

Number of cases about correctional facilities rose 55% from previous fiscal year, annual report says
June 25, 2025

It's 'disappointing' parents of high-needs kids must surrender them to children's aid: ombudsman (The Trillium)

The provincial ombudsman said it's "disappointing" his office continues to see cases of families reaching the "heartbreaking conclusion" to surrender their kids to children's aid societies to get them...
June 25, 2025

Ontario’s jails in ‘growing crisis’ which cannot be ignored ‘any longer’: ombudsman (Global News)

Ontario’s jails are in a “growing crisis,” according to the province’s ombudsman, who is urging a rapid and meaningful overhaul of the correctional system.
March 19, 2025

Address to the Société économique de l'Ontario

It's an honour and privilege to be speaking to you tonight, as we celebrate the International Francophonie Month.
July 24, 2024

Ontario government urged to make public health ads bilingual after investigation reveals shortfalls (Law Times)

Investigation shows systematic failures to meet obligations under the French Language Services Act
July 12, 2024

French language services commissioner calls on government to ensure ads in public spaces are bilingual (The Trillium)

This follows an investigation launched last year that focused on 17 health-related government ad campaigns, which found just three had French out-of-home ads
June 27, 2024

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

Paul Dubé's 2023-24 annual report highlighted concerns in a number of other areas including correctional facilities, which saw the highest number of complaints.
June 26, 2024

Jails top Ontario’s ombudsman complaint list (CHCH)

According to Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé’s latest annual report released on Wednesday, correctional facilities are the province’s top source of complaints and inquiries.
June 26, 2024

‘Poor living conditions’ in Ontario’s overcrowded jails top complaints to ombudsman (The Star)

Concerns about “poor living conditions” in Ontario’s overcrowded jails — including rodents — topped complaints to the provincial ombudsman last year.
April 30, 2024

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

York Region Children's Aid Society says many changes already in place to prevent future incidents
April 30, 2024

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

When the teen requested foster placement from York Region CAS, staff denied her, saying she had two options: “a shelter bed or living on the street.”
April 29, 2024

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

Ombudsman Paul Dubé issued several recommendations to the York Region Children Aid's Society in a new report released on Monday.
April 29, 2024

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

While York Region CAS had no fault in the death of 16-year-old 'Mia' in 2020, the Ontario Ombudsman found the agency was 'unreasonable and wrong' in its handling of her case; his 20 recommendations...
April 29, 2024

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

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...
December 7, 2023

French language services commissioner receives highest level of complaints and inquiries since 2019 (The Trillium)

The commissioner released his annual report on Thursday
October 23, 2023

An interview with Diana Cooke, Director, Children and Youth Unit, Ontario Ombudsman (OBA)

I have had the pleasure of working with Diana Cooke for several years. Diana is the Director of Children and Youth at Ombudsman Ontario. Previously, she worked at the Office of the Provincial Advocate...
October 5, 2023

Correctional facilities continue to bring in the most complaints and inquiries to provincial ombudsman: report (The Trillium)

Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his 2022-23 annual report on Thursday.