Investigation shows systematic failures to meet obligations under the French Language Services Act

This follows an investigation launched last year that focused on 17 health-related government ad campaigns, which found just three had French out-of-home ads

Paul Dubé's 2023-24 annual report highlighted concerns in a number of other areas including correctional facilities, which saw the highest number of complaints.

Concerns about “poor living conditions” in Ontario’s overcrowded jails — including rodents — topped complaints to the provincial ombudsman last year.

According to Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé’s latest annual report released on Wednesday, correctional facilities are the province’s top source of complaints and inquiries.

When the teen requested foster placement from York Region CAS, staff denied her, saying she had two options: “a shelter bed or living on the street.”

York Region Children's Aid Society says many changes already in place to prevent future incidents

Ombudsman Paul Dubé issued several recommendations to the York Region Children Aid's Society in a new report released on Monday.

While York Region CAS had no fault in the death of 16-year-old 'Mia' in 2020, the Ontario Ombudsman found the agency was 'unreasonable and wrong' in its handling of her case; his 20 recommendations have been accepted

Following an investigation conducted by the Ontario Ombudsman’s Office regarding a youth served in 2019, York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) has accepted all the recommendations outlined in the report.