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To stay informed about our latest news and other updates about our office our news. We assist with and investigate complaints from members of the public about the administration of government programs and services. Whether it's a delay in receiving service or a disagreement with a decision made, we impartially listen and work to find fair solutions to problems that come to us. Under..

Whistleblower Awareness Day

BC Ombudsperson

1M ago

March 24, 2024 is Whistleblower Awareness Day. On this day, we recognize the vital and invaluable role whistleblowers play in ..read more

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Ombudsperson welcomes Premier’s apology to Doukhobors and commitment to work with community on compensation package

BC Ombudsperson

1M ago

Victoria – BC’s Ombudsperson is pleased government has finally apologized for the detention of Doukhobor children in the 1950s and ..read more

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Clarity about road ownership and access vital to British Columbians

BC Ombudsperson

1M ago

Victoria – Who owns this road? Who can use it? These are critically important questions, especially in rural and remote ..read more

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BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence

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4M ago

Victoria – Three oversight Officers of the Legislature are urging the BC government to expand its consultation on draft principles ..read more

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Thousands of BC workers forced to pay back COVID-19 benefit because of retroactive requirement the Ministry of Finance never advised them of, new Ombudsperson report finds

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5M ago

Victoria – The Ministry of Finance unfairly clawed back a key COVID-19 benefit that helped thousands of British Columbians offset ..read more

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Financial support programs for people displaced by extreme weather emergencies outdated and unfair: Ombudsperson report finds

BC Ombudsperson

7M ago

Victoria – In a report released today, the BC Ombudsperson finds emergency support programs are outdated, under-resourced, inaccessible for vulnerable ..read more

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Government refuses to compensate for its own errors that left youth unable to access educational supports and rejects Ombudsperson recommendation to look for other youth impacted

BC Ombudsperson

8M ago

Victoria –In a report released today, the BC Ombudsperson describes how the Ministry of Children and Family Development misinformed a ..read more

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Government finally agrees to Ombudsperson’s call to apologize for 1950s detention of Doukhobor children, but is vague on compensation

BC Ombudsperson

10M ago

Victoria – In a report released today, the BC Ombudsperson says government’s commitment to apologize later this year to surviving ..read more

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Ombudsperson finds only one-third of recommendations are implemented three years after report calling for improved safeguards for people involuntarily detained in B.C. psychiatric facilities

BC Ombudsperson

1y ago

Victoria – Recommendations to protect the legal rights of people involuntarily admitted to psychiatric facilities across the province are still ..read more

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Did you have to leave your home because of wildfires or floods in 2021? If so, the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear from you

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1y ago

Victoria – The Ombudsperson announced today it is seeking public input that will provide key information for an investigation into ..read more

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