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May 25, 2016

Ontario ombudsman tackles Brampton city hall (Toronto Star)

Procurement probe will be the first “systemic” municipal investigation under Paul Dubé’s new powers.
May 19, 2016

Reports on two Ombudsman investigations in final stages

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé confirmed today that he expects to release reports on two of his office’s in-depth systemic investigations in June and July, once required processes are complete.
May 12, 2016

Ban long-term solitary confinement: Editorial (Toronto Star)

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé is right to call for a ban on the long-term solitary confinement of prison inmates.
May 12, 2016

Sustainable Communities: The Northern Perspective

On May 12, 2016, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé spoke to delegates at the 56th Annual Conference of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, in Timmins.
May 10, 2016

Au tour de l'ombudsman de dénoncer l'isolement carcéral en Ontario (Radio-Canada)

Après la Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne (CODP), c'est au tour de l'ombudsman de la province de demander un resserrement des règles entourant le recours à l'isolement des détenus.
May 10, 2016

L'Ombudsman de l'Ontario réclame l'abolition de l'isolement illimité des détenus (Radio-Canada)

Dans le mémoire qu'il a présenté aujourd'hui, dans le cadre de la consultation du gouvernement provincial sur le recours à la réclusion, Paul Dubé demande au ministère de la Sécurité communautaire et...
May 10, 2016

Mental illness particular concern for inmates in indefinite isolation, says Paul Dubé (London Free Press)

A call by Ontario’s citizen watchdog to stop segregating inmates for longer than 15 days is a step in the right direction, says a London lawyer outspoken about the treatment of people in jails.
May 10, 2016

Ontario ombudsman calls for end to long-term solitary confinement in jails (Globe and Mail)

In a scathing appraisal of Ontario prison practices, the provincial Ombudsman is pushing for a ban on long-term solitary confinement, a move that would make the province the first jurisdiction in...
May 10, 2016

Ontario ombudsman calls on province to end indefinite segregation in jails (The Canadian Press)

Ontario's ombudsman has urged the provincial government to stop putting inmates in segregation for longer than 15 days.
May 10, 2016

Prisons: l’Ombudsman réclame la fin de l’isolement illimité (TFO)

Le nouvel Ombudsman de l’Ontario a formulé sa première recommandation au gouvernement provincial, mardi 10 mai. Paul Dubé a réclamé l’abolition de l’isolement illimité de détenus dans les prisons.
May 10, 2016

Ontario's Ombudsman calls for end to indefinite segregation (Ottawa Citizen)

Ontario’s ombudsman is calling on the province to permanently abolish the practice of locking up inmates in solitary confinement for indefinite periods of time.
May 10, 2016

Abolish indefinite segregation: Ombudsman

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today urged the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to abolish the practice of placing inmates indefinitely in segregation and develop alternatives to...
May 6, 2016

Ombudsman Oversight: Are You Prepared?

On May 6, 2016, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé spoke to delegates at the 63rd annual Ontario Small Urban Municipalities Conference in Goderich.
April 26, 2016

Bill 8 and Strengthening Municipal Accountability

On April 26, 2016, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé spoke to Ontario's municipal integrity commissioners during the organization's spring meeting in Vaughan.
April 6, 2016

What to expect when the Ombudsman calls - Opening remarks

On March 31, the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman hosted webinars for municipalities and school boards about what stakeholders can expect when the Ombudsman calls.
April 2, 2016

Meet Ontario's new ombudsman (Toronto Sun)

Paul Dubé took the oath of office Friday to become the new Ontario Ombudsman.
April 1, 2016

Le 7e ombudsman de l’Ontario, Paul Dubé, est entré en fonction (Radio-Canada)

Paul Dubé, le nouvel ombudsman de l'Ontario a été assermenté vendredi pour un mandat de cinq ans. Il succède à André Marin, dont le mandat est arrivé à échéance en septembre dernier. L'ombudsman...
April 1, 2016

‘This is a job I’ve dreamt of’: Ontario’s ombudsman talks Twitter, transparency and his new role (National Post)

Ontario’s newest watchdog wants to soften his office’s bark.
April 1, 2016

A conversation with Paul Dubé, Ontario’s new ombudsman​ (QP Briefing)

Dubé emphasizes his collaborative style and focus on building trust and credibility with public agencies - and also confirms he won't be quite the presence on Twitter that his predecessor was.
April 1, 2016

New Ontario Ombudsman takes office

New Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé took his oath of office today, beginning a five-year term as the province’s independent, impartial watchdog. Mr. Dubé is the province’s seventh Ombudsman since the...
March 23, 2016

Working in Partnership to Transform Public Services

On February 25, Steve Orsini, Secretary of the Cabinet and Head of the Ontario Public Service, discussed the value of ombudsman oversight at a one-day forum about the expansion of the Ombudsman's...