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June 26, 2019

International Association of Language Commissioners' Annual Conference

On June 26, 2019, Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, gave a welcome speech at the International Association of Language Commissioners' VIth Annual International Conference, in Toronto.
June 25, 2019

2018-2019 Annual Report: Ombudsman records one of “busiest years” in office’s history

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today reported on an historic year in which his office handled a 30% surge in complaints and saw its mandate expanded for the second time in four years.
May 31, 2019

Newsletter - Watch for the Ombudsman's 2018-2019 annual report in June!

May 9, 2019

'We have the people to do it': Ontario ombudsman pledges 'care' in taking over child welfare probes (CBC News)

Paul Dube's office now has specialized unit to handle investigative functions of former child advocate
May 7, 2019

Ombudsman’s new open meeting case digest (Municipal World)

Imagine you are an Ontario municipal councillor, perusing the agenda for your next meeting, and you see that a new report by the municipality’s integrity commissioner is scheduled to be discussed...
May 1, 2019

Ombudsman can now take complaints about children’s aid societies and French language services

Cases and investigations to be handled by two new specialized units.
May 1, 2019

Paul Dubé explique sa vision de la nouvelle unité des services en français du Bureau de l'ombudsman (Radio-Canada)

À partir de ce mercredi, c'est l'unité des services en français du Bureau de l'ombudsman de l'Ontario qui hérite des tâches et des employés du Commissariat aux services en français. Alors qu'il reçoit...
April 12, 2019

Ombudsman prepares for expanded oversight of child protection and French language services

New organizational chart, new funding for new responsibilities.
April 5, 2019

Ombudsman releases plan for new French language services unit

New oversight of French language services and child protection begins May 1.
April 1, 2019

Newsletter - May 1: Ombudsman can now take complaints about child protection, French language services

March 29, 2019

Newsletter - Ombudsman receives more than 2,400 complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store since legalization

February 28, 2019

Statement by Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé on segregation of inmates and Adam Capay case

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today released the following statement in light of the release of Justice John Fregau’s decision to stay proceedings against Adam Capay, the 26-year-old man who spent more...
February 28, 2019

Newsletter - Ombudsman's statement on segregation and Adam Capay decision

February 21, 2019

Ombudsman releases first plans for new child and youth mandate

New units will handle oversight of child protection and French language services.
February 1, 2019

Politicians cannot do the work of independent officers of the Legislature (QP Briefing)

A recent column by Deb Hutton, published by Queen’s Park Briefing on January 18, raised provocative questions about the role and usefulness of independent officers of the Legislature.
January 31, 2019

Newsletter - New year, new resources! Promote transparency with these open meetings reference tools

January 25, 2019

Ombudsman releases new tools to promote municipal transparency

Open meeting guide and digital case digest reflect decade of reports
December 29, 2018

Newsletter - Ombudsman reflects on 2018 and year ahead

December 6, 2018

Ontario Ombudsman’s mandate expanded

New legislation transfers jurisdiction over child protection system and French language services.
November 30, 2018

Newsletter - Update: Ombudsman reviewing 2,200 complaints about Ontario Cannabis Store

November 7, 2018

Ontario ombudsman offers masterclass in public impact: ‘Our power is in our voice’ (The Mandarin)

Successful legal advocates must not only bring together evidence to successfully make their case, they must also craft a clear argument around a compelling narrative, and the same goes for an...