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...
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.
December 24, 2024

5 temps forts en 2024 à Queen’s Park (ONFR)

Un cycle parlementaire dense s’est achevé sur fond d’ambiance préélectorale. Cible en immigration francophone à la baisse, projet d’infrastructure controversé ou encore première historique autochtone...
December 5, 2024

Le commissaire Bouchard demande un répertoire complet des services en français (ONFR)

Dans son rapport annuel dévoilé ce jeudi, le commissaire aux services en français recommande la création d’un référencement numérique à grande échelle des services publics assujettis à la Loi sur les...
December 5, 2024

L’Ontario devrait recenser ses services en français en ligne, selon Carl Bouchard (Radio-Canada)

Le commissaire a reçu 395 plaintes et demandes de renseignement cette année.
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

L’Ontario a fait fi de ses « obligations » sur le français pendant la pandémie (Radio-Canada)

Le commissaire aux services en français de l'Ontario, Carl Bouchard, rappelle le gouvernement de Doug Ford à l'ordre dans un rapport sur les publicités externes du ministère de la Santé durant la...
July 12, 2024

LSF : des manquements systématiques de l’Ontario sur l’affichage extérieur en français (ONFR)

Le commissaire aux services en français a révélé un manquement systématique du gouvernement de l’Ontario quant à l’affichage de la publicité extérieure dans les deux langues officielles durant la...
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

‘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.
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

Ombudsman : 73 % de hausse des plaintes sur les services en français (ONFR)

Le dernier rapport annuel de l’Ombudsman fait état d’un nombre record de plaintes concernant la conformité à la Loi sur les services en français, une hausse de 73 %, la plus élevée en cinq ans.
June 26, 2024

Des mois de délais pour l’accès à la justice liée au logement en Ontario (Le Droit)

Les retards à la Commission de la location immobilière (CLI) se sont légèrement améliorés depuis l’an dernier, mais ils continuent de poser problème pour des milliers d’Ontariens, dévoile le rapport...
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.”