Outreach and engagement
Our team goes to conferences, community gatherings, local fairs and other events to share information, listen to concerns and answer questions.
We believe in learning from communities about the problems they’re facing so we can help improve public services.
Connecting with communities
We regularly connect with Ontarians, associations, groups and organizations across the province. This allows us to:
- Learn about your experiences and concerns so we can better support you
- Make sure you’re treated fairly when you deal with government and public services
- Build stronger ties with local and provincial organizations to reach people who need our support
At our outreach and engagement activities, we meet and hear from:
- Indigenous people
- Children, youth and families (including young people in care)
- French speakers
- 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Newcomers to Ontario
- Older adults
- College and university students
- People with disabilities
- Other equity-deserving groups
Working together for fairness
Our team goes to conferences, community gatherings, local fairs and other events to share information, listen to concerns and answer questions. We believe in learning from communities about the problems they’re facing so we can help improve public services.
We also offer presentations, training and resources in multiple languages for groups that want to learn how we can help.
Where you can find us in the next few months:
- January 18-20, Toronto - Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference
- April 22-24 - Thunder Bay - Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference
Where we’ve been recently:
Mayfest 2025
Ombudsman staff attending Mayfest, an event organized by the Ontario Association of the Deaf.
Gala for Black History Month organized by Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto
French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard speaks to an attendee at the Gala for Black History Month organized by Centre Francophone du Grand Toronto.
- 2025 Provincial Forum of the Three Francophone Immigration Networks
- 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag
- 54th Annual General Assembly and Leadership Conference for the Ontario Native Women's Association
- Active Living Seniors Health and Wellness Fair
- Annual conference of the Assemblée de la francophonie de l’Ontario (AFO)
- Annual conference of the Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario (AJEFO)
- Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) annual conference
- Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual Conference
- Bastille Day, Toronto
- Chiefs of Ontario Annual Chiefs Assembly
- Chippewas of Rama 40th Pow Wow Celebration
- Communauté du Trille blanc Gala
- Flag Raising, International Francophonie Day
- Francophone Fair, Vaughan Library
- Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow
- Little Native Hockey League annual tournament
- Mayfest, an annual event hosted by the Ontario Association of the Deaf
- Neskantaga First Nation visit
- Newcomer Welcome Day, Toronto Region Ivorian Community Association
- Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) annual conference
- Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) annual conference
- Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations (OSSCO) events and wellness fairs across the province
- Powwows in Curve Lake, Fort William, Moose Factory, North Bay, Rat Portage, Walpole Island and more
- Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) annual conference
- Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
- Toronto Book Fair
- Toronto Newcomer Day
- Toronto Pride Parade and Streetfair