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    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 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
    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
    September 5, 2024

    Ombudsman to investigate child welfare practice of placing children and youth in hotels, motels, offices and trailers

    Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced an investigation into the practice of child welfare agencies placing young children and teens in hotels, motels, offices and trailers.
    July 12, 2024

    FLS Commissioner urges Ontario to respect law; make all out-of-home advertising bilingual

    French Language Services Commissioner urges Ontario to respect law; make all out-of-home advertising bilingual Carl Bouchard: French was systematically missing from the government’s health-related out...
    June 26, 2024

    Ombudsman handles near-record number of cases, focuses on rights

    Annual Report 2023-2024: Significant achievements for children in care, Francophones, students, inmates – and in local transparency
    April 29, 2024

    Teen’s pleas for foster care went unheard, Ombudsman finds

    York CAS accepts recommendations to improve use of Voluntary Youth Services Agreements; Province to work with agencies to improve knowledge
    December 11, 2023

    Ombudsman to investigate direct education payment programs

    Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced a new systemic investigation into the Ministry of Education’s direct payment programs for parents and students, due to concerns about a lack of fairness and...
    December 7, 2023

    French Language Services Commissioner reports robust results for Francophones and 40% increase in cases

    Carl Bouchard’s first report calls on government to improve staff training and ensure bilingual social media accounts
    December 4, 2023

    Ombudsman appoints Carl Bouchard as French Language Services Commissioner of Ontario

    After an extensive nationwide search to fill the position of French Language Services Commissioner on a permanent basis, Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced that he has appointed Carl Bouchard to the...
    October 12, 2023

    Statement from Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé for Ombuds Day, October 12

    Today is Ombuds Day, an annual, internationally observed opportunity to educate and raise awareness among the public about Ombudsman offices like ours – the roles we play, the services we offer, and...
    October 5, 2023

    Ombudsman underlines value of independent oversight

    Annual Report 2022-2023: Promoting rights and fairness for vulnerable youth, long-term care residents, inmates, landlords and tenants, Francophones and more
    September 29, 2023

    Ombudsman's message for National Day of Truth and reconciliation, September 30, 2023

    It is essential that as a province, and as a nation, we continue to recognize the tragic effects of residential schools on the Indigenous children who attended those schools, and on the survivors who...
    September 7, 2023

    Long-term care inspection system collapsed during deadly first weeks of COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario Ombudsman finds

    Ministry of Long-Term Care accepts all recommendations to improve preparedness for next crisis
    June 7, 2023

    Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé welcomes colleagues from across Canada for annual fairness talks

    This week, Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé welcomed ombudsman colleagues from Canadian provinces and territories for the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO), held at...
    May 4, 2023

    Ombudsman calls for legislative change, overhaul of “moribund” Landlord and Tenant Board

    Paul Dubé: Severe backlogs and delays denied justice to landlords and tenants alike
    April 13, 2023

    Child welfare agencies failed to ensure safety of Indigenous girl at risk of human trafficking, Ombudsman finds

    Three agencies in northern and southern Ontario accept all 58 recommendations
    March 27, 2023

    Ombudsman to investigate cases of people with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospitals

    Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé today announced a new investigation into the plight of adults with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospital due to a lack of supports and...
    December 19, 2022

    Children’s Aid Society of Toronto repeatedly failed to comply with child protection standards and act in child’s best interests: Ombudsman

    All recommendations accepted after investigation finds boy’s voice was “unheard and unheeded” for years
    December 7, 2022

    French Language Services Commissioner reports “important advancements” in 2021-2022

    Kelly Burke: More than 1,000 cases resolved since May 2019 – “I am proud of the work we have accomplished”

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