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As BC’s independent voice for fairness and accountability, we work to make sure public sector organizations are treating people fairly and following the rules. We listen to and investigate complaints about local and provincial public sector organizations as well as investigate reports of serious wrongdoing in the provincial government.
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We are looking into situations where BC’s public K-12 schools are asking or telling students not to come to school. Our ongoing investigation will look at whether these practices are fair. We want to hear from students, families and education professionals across the province.
Victoria – The Office of the Ombudsperson is inviting the public to provide input on a newly updated Open Meetings Guide aimed at supporting local governments in meeting legal obligations for transparency and accountability in decision-making.
Originally published in 2012, the Open Meetings Guide is a valuable resource for elected...
Two recent Vancouver municipal integrity reports highlight need for provincial legislation, BC…
Victoria, BC – BC Ombudsperson Jay Chalke is urging the provincial government to take legislative action following two recent reports out of Vancouver that underscore the limitations of BC’s optional…
