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Promoting fairness in public services.
(PD) = Paul Dubé, Ombudsman.
(CB) = Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner.
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The report reveals 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.
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Nous sommes extrêmement reconnaissant(e)s à la sénatrice Bernadette Clement pour son invitation.

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De l'aide pour les peuples autochtones
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December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Elle comprenait des témoignages tirés des visites de l’Ombudsman dans des communautés des Premières Nations éloignées, où les conditions de vie demeurent inacceptables, notamment en raison de l’eau non potable et de l’accès limité aux soins de santé.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
La présentation a souligné notre travail visant à établir des relations significatives en collaborant directement avec les peuples autochtones, notamment par des visites dans des communautés éloignées.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
L'Ombudsman a mis en lumière nos efforts continus pour renforcer les services aux peuples autochtones grâce à la sensibilisation et à l’engagement.
December 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We are extremely grateful to Senator Bernadette Clement for the invitation.

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Help for Indigenous people
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December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It included accounts from the Ombudsman’s visits to remote First Nations communities dealing with unacceptable living conditions like unclean water and limited access to healthcare.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The presentation highlighted our work building meaningful relationships by engaging directly with Indigenous peoples, including by visiting remote communities.
December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Commissioner therefore recommends that the Ministry of Francophone Affairs establish a framework with clear parameters to support all organizations subject to the French Language Services Act when an exemption is being considered.
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
A regulation in the FLSA allows some services to be exempted from language obligations. We found that it has been applied inconsistently and often erroneously. No clear guidelines exist for applying these exemptions, which denies Francophones access to information and services.
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Commissioner Bouchard: “Ontario’s Fire Code, available only in English since 1981, has now finally been translated and is available in French — a major achievement resulting from our intervention.”
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Commissioner Bouchard: “In this 2024-2025 Annual Report, I highlight concrete results: translated road signs, corrected names on Health Cards, bilingual Metrolinx signage — real improvements for Francophones’ daily lives.”
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Commissioner Bouchard: “After the tragic death of her son, a Francophone mother had to deal with the coroner's office in English because no one would speak to her in French. Thanks to our intervention, she received services in French.”
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM