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 13, 2026
Submission to the Ministry of Education regarding local police services’ access to school premises and programs
The Ministry of Education has requested comments on a proposal to establish a regulation under the new section 170.0.2 of the Education Act regarding how school boards work with local 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...