The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has formally endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness, and accountability of Ombudsman institutions across Canada. These principles, adopted during the Council's gathering in

Today, Canada’s Parliamentary Ombuds offices released shared principles to protect independent oversight and ensure fair treatment in public services. Read the principles: bcombudsperson.ca/news_release/c…

Today, Canada’s Parliamentary Ombudsman offices released a set of shared principles aimed at safeguarding independent oversight and promoting fair treatment in public services. Read the principles: ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/media-…

BC's Public Interest Disclosure Act, the province's whistleblower legislation, is undergoing a 5-year review. A parliamentary committee of the Legislature is looking for input on this public interest disclosure process. Have your say - input due by Aug 1 consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultations

What’s an open meeting and why does it matter? BC local governments must follow rules to ensure meetings are open, accessible & fair. We’ve just released a draft guide that explains those rules. Feedback due: Oct 31 bcombudsperson.ca/guide/open-mee…

Local governments must follow rules to ensure public access to their meetings – but what are those rules? Our consultation draft Open Meetings Guide explains what “open” really means. Read it: bcombudsperson.ca/guide/open-mee… Feedback: [email protected]

Due to the ongoing public sector and Canada Post strikes we are unable to send or receive mail, but you can still contact our office by: 💻 Using our online complaint form: bcombudsperson.ca/online-complai… ☎️ Calling us at 1-800-567-3247 🏢 Visiting us at 947 Fort St., Victoria, BC

Today is #OmbudsDay, a global reminder of the role ombuds play in promoting fairness and accountability in public services. Have a complaint about the fairness of a provincial or local public body in BC? Learn more about how we can help: bcombudsperson.ca #OmbudsDay2025

🚨UPDATE: All appointments for Campbell River are now booked. If you live in Campbell River and would like to discuss your concerns about unfair treatment by a provincial or local public body, you can still contact us for a phone appointment at 1-800-567-FAIR (3247).

The deadline to have your say on our draft Open Meetings Guide is approaching. Local governments must follow the rules for meetings. Submit your feedback by Oct 31 at [email protected] Read it: bcombudsperson.ca/guide/open-mee…

50 years is no small feat — congratulations to Ontario Ombudsman. Your work has helped ensure countless Ontarians receive fair public services, and has set a powerful example for independent oversight across Canada. Here's to continued impact and a future built on fairness.

Port Hardy, have you been treated unfairly by a local or provincial public body in BC? We may be able to help. We'll be visiting Port Hardy next Tues, Nov 4 to hear your complaints about unfair public services. To book your free, confidential appointment, call 1-800-567-3247

The Legislative Assembly has appointed British Columbia’s next Ombudsperson. Sandy Hermiston will begin her term on January 31. Read the Legislature’s announcement: leg.bc.ca/committee-cont…