Ombudsman Ontario
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Promoting fairness in public services.
(PD) = Paul Dubé, Ombudsman.
(CB) = Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner.
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https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en
(PD) = Paul Dubé, Ombudsman.
(CB) = Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner.
FR: @OmbudsmanOntarioFR.bsky.social
https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en
The Ombudsman’s Lost in Transition report highlights the cases of seven individuals who languished in hospitals – sometimes restrained – for months or years.
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Ombudsman’s Lost in Transition report highlights the cases of seven individuals who languished in hospitals – sometimes restrained – for months or years.
Congratulations to the Honorable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who was awarded the Legion of Honour yesterday at the Embassy of France in Ottawa. It is a well-deserved distinction that recognizes her exceptional commitment to Ontario's Francophone community. (CB)
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Congratulations to the Honorable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who was awarded the Legion of Honour yesterday at the Embassy of France in Ottawa. It is a well-deserved distinction that recognizes her exceptional commitment to Ontario's Francophone community. (CB)
L’Ombudsman Paul Dubé, accompagné de l’Ombudsman adjointe Barbara Finlay et de la directrice de l’Unité des enfants et des jeunes, Diana Cooke, a fait aujourd’hui une présentation au Groupe des sénateur(trice)s indépendant(e)s à Ottawa.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
L’Ombudsman Paul Dubé, accompagné de l’Ombudsman adjointe Barbara Finlay et de la directrice de l’Unité des enfants et des jeunes, Diana Cooke, a fait aujourd’hui une présentation au Groupe des sénateur(trice)s indépendant(e)s à Ottawa.
Ombudsman Paul Dubé, accompanied by Deputy Ombudsman Barbara Finlay and Children and Youth Unit Director Diana Cooke, made a presentation to the Independent Senators Group today, highlighting our ongoing efforts to strengthen Indigenous services through outreach and engagement.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Ombudsman Paul Dubé, accompanied by Deputy Ombudsman Barbara Finlay and Children and Youth Unit Director Diana Cooke, made a presentation to the Independent Senators Group today, highlighting our ongoing efforts to strengthen Indigenous services through outreach and engagement.
French Language Services Commissioner Bouchard responds positively to the expansion of French-language government services in six designated areas under the FLSA. The expansion will allow more Francophones to access services. Read the statement: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi...
Statement from the Commissioner on the expansion of French-Language Government Services in six areas of the province
(December 10, 2025) As French Language Services Commissioner, I am pleased that our recommendations were integrated in the Ontario government’s
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December 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
French Language Services Commissioner Bouchard responds positively to the expansion of French-language government services in six designated areas under the FLSA. The expansion will allow more Francophones to access services. Read the statement: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi...
In his 2024-2025 Annual Report, Commissioner Bouchard recommends that the Ministry of Francophone Affairs create a clear, standardized framework to guide organizations subject to the FLSA when considering an exemption of some services in French: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/...
December 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In his 2024-2025 Annual Report, Commissioner Bouchard recommends that the Ministry of Francophone Affairs create a clear, standardized framework to guide organizations subject to the FLSA when considering an exemption of some services in French: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/...
#HumanRightsDay marks the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. At Ombudsman Ontario, we enhance government and public sector fairness, as well as promote respect for rights.
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#HumanRightsDay marks the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. At Ombudsman Ontario, we enhance government and public sector fairness, as well as promote respect for rights.
Children in care of a children’s aid society, a foster home or a group home have the right to access and add things to their file at any time. Learn more about rights while in care: https://ow.ly/vkWp50Xs18H
December 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Children in care of a children’s aid society, a foster home or a group home have the right to access and add things to their file at any time. Learn more about rights while in care: https://ow.ly/vkWp50Xs18H
This Report demonstrates once again that Francophones are better served than ever in the defense of their language rights. It shows that the work of the Commissioner and his team continues to tangibly improve services in French in accordance with the Act. (PD)
LIVE NOW: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard releases his 2024-2025 Annual Report. Watch it at www.ombudsman.on.ca and read the full report here: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/...
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This Report demonstrates once again that Francophones are better served than ever in the defense of their language rights. It shows that the work of the Commissioner and his team continues to tangibly improve services in French in accordance with the Act. (PD)
LIVE NOW: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard releases his 2024-2025 Annual Report. Watch it at www.ombudsman.on.ca and read the full report here: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/...
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
LIVE NOW: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard releases his 2024-2025 Annual Report. Watch it at www.ombudsman.on.ca and read the full report here: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/...
REMINDER: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard will release his 2024-2025 Annual Report on December 4. Watch the press conference LIVE Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
REMINDER: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard will release his 2024-2025 Annual Report on December 4. Watch the press conference LIVE Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en
ICYMI: Last week, Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his report calling for proactive planning to prevent unnecessary hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities. Watch the press conference: youtu.be/vVtc1-Ziclw
Ombudsman report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities
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December 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ICYMI: Last week, Ombudsman Paul Dubé released his report calling for proactive planning to prevent unnecessary hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities. Watch the press conference: youtu.be/vVtc1-Ziclw
On December 3, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and renew our commitment to promoting human rights and accessibility, reducing barriers, and contributing to a more inclusive province for all.
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On December 3, we mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and renew our commitment to promoting human rights and accessibility, reducing barriers, and contributing to a more inclusive province for all.
I was honoured to welcome and speak to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies at our youth rights conference today. A heartfelt thanks to Grandmother Dorothy Peters, Julie Lee and all of our speakers for sharing your powerful and inspirational stories with us today. (PD)
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was honoured to welcome and speak to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their allies at our youth rights conference today. A heartfelt thanks to Grandmother Dorothy Peters, Julie Lee and all of our speakers for sharing your powerful and inspirational stories with us today. (PD)
MEDIA ADVISORY: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard to release his 2024-2025 Annual Report on December 4 at 9:30 a.m.: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/media-advisory-french-language-services-commissioner-release-annual-report-thursday-december-4
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard to release his 2024-2025 Annual Report on December 4 at 9:30 a.m.: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/media-advisory-french-language-services-commissioner-release-annual-report-thursday-december-4
Congratulations to Sandy Hermiston on her appointment as British Columbia’s new Ombudsperson!
I am proud to call Sandy a friend and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in British Columbia. (PD)
I am proud to call Sandy a friend and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in British Columbia. (PD)
The Legislative Assembly has appointed British Columbia’s next Ombudsperson. Sandy Hermiston will begin her term on January 31. Read the Legislature’s announcement: www.leg.bc.ca/committee-co...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Congratulations to Sandy Hermiston on her appointment as British Columbia’s new Ombudsperson!
I am proud to call Sandy a friend and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in British Columbia. (PD)
I am proud to call Sandy a friend and look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in British Columbia. (PD)
Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s latest report highlights the cases of seven individuals with complex developmental disabilities and high needs who languished in hospitals for years, waiting for appropriate housing and support as their life skills and behaviours deteriorated.
November 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s latest report highlights the cases of seven individuals with complex developmental disabilities and high needs who languished in hospitals for years, waiting for appropriate housing and support as their life skills and behaviours deteriorated.
Today, Ombudsman Paul Dubé published his report, Lost in Transition, revealing how the province’s systemic failure to help people with complex developmental disabilities and high needs has left too many to suffer for unnecessarily long periods in hospital. (1/4)
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today, Ombudsman Paul Dubé published his report, Lost in Transition, revealing how the province’s systemic failure to help people with complex developmental disabilities and high needs has left too many to suffer for unnecessarily long periods in hospital. (1/4)
HAPPENING NOW: Ombudsman Paul Dubé releases his latest investigation report about adults with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospitals. Read here: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/... #onpoli
November 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
HAPPENING NOW: Ombudsman Paul Dubé releases his latest investigation report about adults with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospitals. Read here: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/... #onpoli
WATCH LIVE today at 1:30 p.m. as Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé releases his latest investigation report about adults with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospitals. Tune in to watch the press conference and read the report: www.ombudsman.on.ca #onpoli
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
WATCH LIVE today at 1:30 p.m. as Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé releases his latest investigation report about adults with developmental disabilities who are inappropriately housed in hospitals. Tune in to watch the press conference and read the report: www.ombudsman.on.ca #onpoli
REMINDER: Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé to release report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
Watch live at www.ombudsman.on.ca
Watch live at www.ombudsman.on.ca
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
REMINDER: Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé to release report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
Watch live at www.ombudsman.on.ca
Watch live at www.ombudsman.on.ca
Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the transgender, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to acts of anti-transgender violence and discrimination. #TDoR2025
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honour the transgender, two-spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse people who have lost their lives to acts of anti-transgender violence and discrimination. #TDoR2025
It’s National Child Day! Today, we celebrate the valuable contributions children make across Canada and remind ourselves about the importance of protecting the rights of this vulnerable population. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Myfi50XqxXj
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s National Child Day! Today, we celebrate the valuable contributions children make across Canada and remind ourselves about the importance of protecting the rights of this vulnerable population. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Myfi50XqxXj
On this World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, we recognize the enduring resilience of those youth who faced the inexplicable and commit to helping them in the ways we can.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On this World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, we recognize the enduring resilience of those youth who faced the inexplicable and commit to helping them in the ways we can.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ombudsman to release report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, November 25: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ombudsman to release report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, November 25
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé will release his latest systemic investigation report on Tuesday, November 25 at 1:30 p.m.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ombudsman to release report on inappropriate hospitalization of adults with developmental disabilities on Tuesday, November 25: www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi...