Being Treated Fairly is Your Right
Have a complaint? Talk to us.
What we do
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.
Our services are free, confidential and available in multiple languages.
The BC Ombudsperson is advancing a decolonial approach in our work with Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to building and sustaining ongoing relationships rooted in respect, reciprocity and responsibility.
Are BC schools fair when asking students to stay home? We’re investigating.
Latest news
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BC Ombudsperson releases updated guide on open meetings to support transparency across local governments
Victoria – The Office of the Ombudsperson has released an updated edition of its Open Meetings: Best Practices for Local Governments guide, designed to support municipalities, regional districts, and other local governments in meeting their legal obligations to hold meetings that are open, accessible, and transparent. Originally published in 2012,…
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While pre-planning was limited, Ombudsperson investigation finds speed of provincial government delivery of social assistance cheques during 2024 postal strike was reasonable
Victoria, BC – The BC Ombudsperson released a report today outlining the results of his office’s investigation into the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction’s distribution of income and disability assistance cheques during the 2024 Canada Post strike. The…
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Legislative Assembly appoints BC’s next Ombudsperson
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has appointed the province’s next Ombudsperson. Sandy Hermiston will begin her term on January 31.