@Ont_Ombudsman

Promoting fairness in public services. (BF) = Barbara Finlay, Acting Ombudsman (CB) = Carl Bouchard, French Language Services Commissioner. FR: @Ont_OmbudsmanFR

 Ontario, Canada
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Joined February 2009
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Today, Acting Ombudsman Barbara Finlay released our 2025-2026 Annual Report, reflecting record and near-record complaints, including in areas focused on the rights of vulnerable children, people with disabilities, inmates and Ontarians seeking services in French.
Covers of Ombudsman Ontario's 2025-2026 Annual Report in both English and French.

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Ontario’s French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard is calling for significant improvements at ServiceOntario to ensure equitable treatment of Ontarians in French, after an investigation report found serious issues. Read the report: ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/…
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A newcomer to Ontario was told he would have to pay the insurance premium for new drivers, until we intervened and his 20-year international driving record was recognized. Read more about how we help, or contact us today: ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/…
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LIVE NOW: French Language Services Commissioner Carl Bouchard releases report on his investigation into services in French at ServiceOntario locations. Watch the press conference: ombudsman.on.ca
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It was a pleasure to meet with Representative Andrii Ovsiienko and Nadiya Yashan, Canada Representative from the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman). We discussed the important role of the Ombudsman in the protection and promotion of human rights. (BF)
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📢 As a young person in care, you have the right to make complaints in private and not get in trouble for it. 🤝 Your service provider should help you in exercising your rights and provide you answers when they can. Learn more about your rights: ow.ly/JTSu50ZTI9E
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Happy Thanksgiving! Just a reminder: Our staff are not available today. Complaints can still be filed via email at [email protected] or via our online complaint form here: ombudsman.on.ca/en/make-comp…

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Girls deserve to grow up in a world where nothing limits their potential. On this International Day of the Girl Child, let’s celebrate the power of girls and defend their rights for a better future.
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Our staff will not be available Monday, October 12. Complaints can still be filed via email at [email protected] or via our online complaint form: ombudsman.on.ca/en/make-comp…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: French Language services Commissioner Carl Bouchard to release report on his investigation into services in French at ServiceOntario locations on Thursday, October 15 at 11 a.m: ow.ly/HvUO50ZVQu4
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Today is #OmbudsDay, a day to celebrate fairness and the work of ombuds offices around the world. Watch this video to learn how we help people navigate challenges, resolve concerns and improve public services for everyone: ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi…
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An electrician with international work experience contacted us in frustration after receiving multiple requests from Skilled Trades Ontario to submit documents he had already provided for a trade equivalency assessment. Here’s how we helped him: ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/…
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October is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to recognize the achievements of women and girls and acknowledge the challenges many still face. Fairness benefits everyone. Access to services, supports and opportunities should be equitable, respectful and barrier-free.
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Congratulations to David Paradiso on his appointment as Canada’s new Correctional Investigator. We wish him every success in this important role. (BF) canada.ca/en/public-safety-c…
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On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour the strength of Indian Residential School survivors and remember those who never returned home. Read the Acting Ombudsman’s message: ow.ly/BwQr50ZSBYc #NDTR
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September newsletter: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Continuing our work toward reconciliation: ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/news…
English and French covers of the September 2026 newsletter.

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Thank you to executives of @MonAssemblee for visiting on Sept.25. We appreciated the thoughtful discussion on the priorities of Francophone communities across Ontario and look forward to reconnecting at the AFO Annual Conference in October. (BF) (CB)
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We can help with education-related issues in Ontario, including concerns about early childhood education, school boards, colleges and universities, adult learning, and more.
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Today, our Office celebrated Franco-Ontarian Day at Queen’s Park, Toronto City Hall and our office. Commissioner Carl Bouchard and Acting Ombudsman Barbara Finlay attended the flag-raising ceremony at Queen’s Park, followed by a reception at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite.
Ontario Ombudsman’s Office, seated and standing in our office common area, many wearing green and proudly holding Franco-Ontarian flags.

ALT Ontario Ombudsman’s Office, seated and standing in our office common area, many wearing green and proudly holding Franco-Ontarian flags.

Ombudsman Ontario staff standing outside a Queen's Park on a sunny day, many wearing green and holding franco-ontarian flags.

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Ombudsman Ontario staff standing outside a Toronto City Hall on a sunny day, many wearing green and holding franco-ontarian flags.

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“This year marks the 40th anniversary of the French Language Services Act. This quasi-constitutional legislation has been a cornerstone in protecting the linguistic rights of Ontario’s Francophone communities” (BF) (CB) Read our statement: ombudsman.on.ca/en/news/medi…

Statement for Franco-Ontarian Day 2026

On this Franco-Ontarian Day, we celebrate the richness, diversity, and contributions of Ontario’s Francophone community.

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New parents of twins sought our help after they submitted applications to register the births of both children, but inexplicably only received one registration. Here’s how we helped them: ombudsman.on.ca/en/our-work/…
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