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B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

We impartially investigate to make sure BC provincial and local public sector organizations are treating people fairly. https://t.co/32LI6wWdZ9 bcombudsperson.ca Victoria, British Columbia Joined June 2017
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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

6 days ago

3 years after we called on Gov’t to limit separate confinement in youth custody, MCFD has made little progress on our 26 recommendations, all of which it accepted. The time for MCFD to act is now to protect rights, ensure oversight and limit trauma. tinyurl.com/4rfzr3n7

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

4 weeks ago

After years of Ombuds calls to bring civilian detention guards in RCMP-policed municipalities under independent oversight, Gov't introduced Bill 17 today. OPCC & IIO oversight will be the public’s eyes & ears. Calling on Sol Gen to implement promptly tinyurl.com/5bcyxcmk

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

a month ago

On this Whistleblower Awareness Day, we recognize the impact whistleblowers have in strengthening the integrity of public sector organizations #Speakup tinyurl.com/3tpdmexm

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

2 months ago

Roads connect people daily. But when BC road legislation creates barriers and bumps instead of smoothing the way - what's the fix? Read On the Road Again tinyurl.com/mvc6tmmj

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2 months ago

Every day is a day to stand up against bullying. On this #PinkShirtDay we lift each other up & unite to ensure everyone is included & safe #bekind

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

2 months ago

Ombudsperson welcomes gov't apology & Premier’s commitment to further community consultation on compensation to ‘make this right’ tinyurl.com/y8mt8bw2

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

3 months ago

Did you know there are 9 officers of the legislature, independent of govt, working individually and collectively to enhance the public’s access to justice #A2JWeekBC #HowWeHelp tinyurl.com/yc235tzn

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

3 months ago

Pleased to see BC gov’t strengthening oversight and accountability of private post-secondary institutions. Enhanced inspections, proof that programs meet labour demands, higher standards for institutional approval are recs we made in 2015. Read our report: tinyurl.com/yk2z4669

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

4 months ago

When Kara’s crisis supplement for a heater was denied she contacted us for help. Our investigation resulted in Kara’s request being approved #HowWeHelp tinyurl.com/msv6dv2y

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5 months ago

A psychiatric facility had cameras pointed at seclusion unit toilets. We saw a need for change to support patient dignity. Our office worked with the health authority who agreed to add blur strips to the cameras. tinyurl.com/y2amwwfy #HowWeHelp

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

5 months ago

BC independent oversight offices urge public consultation, legislative reform on use of artificial intelligence tinyurl.com/38y4hfdu #privacy #HumanRights #fairness #bcpoli

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

5 months ago

As of today, roughly 80,000 employees of BC school districts have rights under BC’s whistleblower protection law, the Public Interest Disclosure Act and can report serious wrongdoing in the workplace internally or to our office. Read more: shorturl.at/jozHU

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

5 months ago

Our most recent report finds Ministry of Finance didn’t tell COVID-19 benefit recipients of retroactive new requirement. As a result, thousands of workers had to repay the $1,000 payment. Read our report tinyurl.com/2eymk4tv #bcpoli

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

5 months ago

Pleased to host 5th annual PIDA Day conference this past week focusing on issues of #integrity, ethical leadership and #whistleblower protection in BC's broader public sector. Great turnout and super interesting panel discussions.

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

5 months ago

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 tinyurl.com/y7wx9xwd

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

6 months ago

Rupert contacted us concerned when he & his family were denied health care coverage while seeking to be permanent residents of Canada. Our investigation resulted in temporary coverage for Rupert, his family & others in the same situation #HowWeHelp tinyurl.com/vubcyh24

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6 months ago

Today I had the opportunity to meet the inspiring Ghizaal Haress, who was Afghanistan’s first Ombudsperson. Her story is heroic and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn from her. I thank her for her tireless advocacy to ensure women have greater access to justice!

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6 months ago

When Amara’s dad was in palliative care, she was told he was allowed 2 visitors at a time due to COVID restrictions. Our investigation found exceptions to the rule for end-of-life visits. Amara & family got to see dad together before he died #HowWeHelp tinyurl.com/yzznn85c

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

7 months ago

On #OmbudsDay2023 we're raising awareness about what ombuds do. If you’ve been treated unfairly when receiving BC provincial or local public services you can turn to us. First you may want to try to resolve your concern directly with the organization involved using these 6 tips:

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BC Office of the Ombudsperson @BCOmbudsperson

7 months ago

Celebrating #OmbudsDay2023 today with a new episode of Making it Fair, a podcast by the network of parliamentary Ombudsman across Canada - working together to make public services more fair for all Canadians. Our latest episode takes listeners to the Yukon ccpo-ccop.ca/podcasts/

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