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June 27, 2025

Newsletter - Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available!

June 26, 2025

Autonomy, security of tenure key principles for ensuring ombudsman independence, council says (Law360 Canada)

Ian Burns Law360 Canada June 26, 2025 The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness and accountability...
June 25, 2025

Ombudsman calls for “urgent” reform of Ontario’s correctional system and stronger respect for rights

Annual Report 2024-2025: Huge increases in complaints about correctional facilities and youth justice centres Paul Dubé: “We have helped more people with more issues than at any time in our 50-year...
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

Ontario’s jails in ‘growing crisis’ which cannot be ignored ‘any longer’: ombudsman (Global News)

Isaac Callan Global News June 25, 2025 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. In...
June 18, 2025

Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman Endorses Key Principles to Strengthen Oversight and Public Trust

The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has formally endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness, and accountability of Ombudsman institutions...
June 9, 2025

Ombudsman to investigate Ontario’s response to incident at Maplehurst Correctional Complex

Paul Dubé: Significant concerns raised about accountability and inmates’ rights
May 30, 2025

Newsletter - New to Ontario? We can help

April 30, 2025

Newsletter - French Language Services Commissioner investigates in-person service delivery at ServiceOntario

April 1, 2025

French Language Services Commissioner to investigate in-person service delivery at ServiceOntario

French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard today announced that he is launching an investigation into service in French at ServiceOntario locations.
March 28, 2025

Newsletter - Ombudsman awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal as his office marks 50th anniversary

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.
March 4, 2025

Ontario Ombudsman awarded King Charles III Coronation medal as his office marks 50th anniversary

Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today received the King Charles III Coronation Medal, presented by Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont at a ceremony she hosted at Queen’s Park.
February 28, 2025

Ombudsman Ontario kicks off 50th anniversary year with Good Governance Awards

OPP recognized for exemplary improvements to services in French
February 28, 2025

Newsletter - Ombudsman kicks off 50th anniversary year with Good Governance Awards

January 31, 2025

Newsletter - We’re hiring! Help us spread the word!

December 20, 2024

Newsletter - French Language Services Commissioner urges Ontario to create a digital directory of public services that must be available in French

December 5, 2024

Commissioner urges Ontario to create a digital directory of public services subject to the FLSA

Carl Bouchard: Digital tool would aid Francophones knowing and exercising their rights
November 29, 2024

Newsletter - Listening to youth in custody: Inside Roy McMurtry Youth Centre

October 30, 2024

Newsletter - Here to hear you: Amplifying ‘Ombuds’ in October

September 27, 2024

Newsletter - Ombudsman launches investigation into child welfare practice of placing children and youth in hotels, offices and trailers