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Site saving unfair at Yukon Parks campgrounds
Nov 18, 2024The investigative report concluded that the Department of Environment’s lack of enforcement due to insufficient tracking of site saving is unfair and made six recommendations.
View PostYukon Human Rights Commission investigated for fairness
Aug 13, 2024The Yukon Ombudsman has released an investigative report on three separate complaints against the Yukon Human Rights Commission. The investigation found unfairness in the organization’s operations and made eight recommendations that were fully accepted.
View PostOmbudsman calls to modernize Act
Apr 10, 2024The Yukon Ombudsman has issued a special report requesting amendments to the Ombudsman Act that provide the same authority found in the majority of Canadian jurisdictions and align it with international best practices.
View PostAnnual report highlights office is busier than ever
Mar 25, 2024Jason Pedlar, has released his first annual report that highlights an increase in cases, quick and effective resolution of files, and opportunities for change to better serve Yukoners.
View PostOmbudsman releases second report on Hidden Valley School
Feb 27, 2024Report finds less than half of Department Actions meet recommendations.
View PostOmbudsman releases the second Hidden Valley School report to the Department of Education
Dec 19, 2023Report to be issued publicly in February 2024.
View PostYukon Ombudsman marks international Ombuds Day with podcast calling for a new and improved Ombudsman Act
Oct 12, 2023Ombudsman Jason Pedlar is speaking out about the need for revisions to the Ombudsman Act in the Yukon, as part of activities to mark international Ombuds Day on October 12th
View PostOmbudsman issues report into fairness complaint regarding sexualized abuse at Hidden Valley Elementary School
Sep 07, 2023Report finds government actions and inactions were unfair to parents and students of the school
View PostOmbudsman to release report this week into fairness complaint regarding communications about sexualized abuse allegations at Hidden Valley Elementary School
Sep 05, 2023Report to be issued publicly on Thursday Sept 7
View PostYukon Ombudsman becomes member of international Ombud organization
May 18, 2023The Office of the Yukon Ombudsman has been approved for membership in the International Ombudsman Institute, a global organization that supports hundreds of Ombuds around the world
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