Ombudsman Ontario
@ombudsmanontario.bsky.social
Promoting fairness in public services.
(PD) = Paul Dubé, Ombudsman.
(CB) = Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner.
FR: @OmbudsmanOntarioFR.bsky.social
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
A grieving mother who lost her son in a car accident had difficulty receiving communications in French from the Office of the Chief Coroner. See how we helped her receive all communications from the Coroner’s Office in French: https://ow.ly/27R850XJCK1
December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A grieving mother who lost her son in a car accident had difficulty receiving communications in French from the Office of the Chief Coroner. See how we helped her receive all communications from the Coroner’s Office in French: https://ow.ly/27R850XJCK1
A teen contacted us when he didn’t hear back from his children’s aid society (CAS) about arrangements to see his mother. Our staff reached out to the CAS, who confirmed they had made new plans for the youth to continue visiting his mother. Learn more: https://ow.ly/yVmf50XGWZG
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A teen contacted us when he didn’t hear back from his children’s aid society (CAS) about arrangements to see his mother. Our staff reached out to the CAS, who confirmed they had made new plans for the youth to continue visiting his mother. Learn more: https://ow.ly/yVmf50XGWZG
"As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, flying the flag permanently in front of the Legislative Assembly recognizes the historic role of Ontario's Francophone community and its contribution to the province's future." (CB)
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, flying the flag permanently in front of the Legislative Assembly recognizes the historic role of Ontario's Francophone community and its contribution to the province's future." (CB)
A man told our Office he had tried for 10 years to find out why the municipality removed the snow from the sidewalk in front of his neighbours’ homes, but not his. Read how we helped resume snow clearing of his sidewalk: https://ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/snow-problem
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A man told our Office he had tried for 10 years to find out why the municipality removed the snow from the sidewalk in front of his neighbours’ homes, but not his. Read how we helped resume snow clearing of his sidewalk: https://ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/snow-problem
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
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.
Today, we’re at the Active Living Seniors Health and Wellness Fair at the East York Town Centre, organized by The Neighbourhood Organization. Say hello to our friendly staff and learn how we can help you: www.ombudsman.on.ca/.../what.../...
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Today, we’re at the Active Living Seniors Health and Wellness Fair at the East York Town Centre, organized by The Neighbourhood Organization. Say hello to our friendly staff and learn how we can help you: www.ombudsman.on.ca/.../what.../...
A mother contacted us in a panic when she received notice that her electricity would be disconnected the next day, which would impact her ability to care for her daughter, who has special needs.
See how we helped: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/keeping-lights
See how we helped: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/keeping-lights
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A mother contacted us in a panic when she received notice that her electricity would be disconnected the next day, which would impact her ability to care for her daughter, who has special needs.
See how we helped: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/keeping-lights
See how we helped: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/case-stories/keeping-lights
Yesterday, our Office hosted our International Ombudsman Symposium on Ombudsman Principles and Practices – part of a series of events marking our 50th anniversary, a milestone that invites celebration and reflection on five decades of service to the people of Ontario.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Yesterday, our Office hosted our International Ombudsman Symposium on Ombudsman Principles and Practices – part of a series of events marking our 50th anniversary, a milestone that invites celebration and reflection on five decades of service to the people of Ontario.
A Francophone member of the military contacted us about a regulation in the Environmental Protection Act that he needed for work, but was not available in French. Here’s how we helped: https://ow.ly/SP2Y50XqGyC #HowWeHelp
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Francophone member of the military contacted us about a regulation in the Environmental Protection Act that he needed for work, but was not available in French. Here’s how we helped: https://ow.ly/SP2Y50XqGyC #HowWeHelp
Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who served, and continue to serve, our country. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who served, and continue to serve, our country. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay