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Yukon Ombudsman marks Ombuds Day by sharing information on vaccine credentials and fairness
Oct 14, 2021Diane McLeod-McKay is marking Ombuds Day by raising awareness of work that Ombuds in Canada have done to help governments & other public service providers ensure fairness is top of mind when developing & implementing COVID-19 vaccine credential systems
View PostOp Ed: Ombuds Day, vaccine credentials and fairness
Oct 14, 2021Yukon Ombudsman Diane McLeod-McKay wrote an op-ed for Yukon newspapers to mark Ombuds Day, to increase awareness of the work of Ombuds offices, as well as highlight issues around fairness and vaccine credentials
View PostBC and Yukon Privacy Commissioners and Ombudsman issue a joint special report calling on governments to adopt a framework for responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in decision-making in the public sector
Jun 17, 2021A special report released today by the three offices raises a number of fairness and privacy concerns with the use of AI that impact the public
View PostParliamentary ombuds across Canada call for a cautious approach to vaccine certification systems
May 26, 2021Yukon Ombudsman Diane McLeod-McKay is part of a joint guidance document and news release on vaccine certification, which was issued today by the Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman
View PostYukon Ombudsman hosts session on fairness in Aboriginal communities for the Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman
Nov 18, 2020The Ombudsman for Yukon, Diane McLeod-McKay, hosted an educational session on November 18th for Ombuds offices across Canada on fairness and conflict management in First Nation communities.
View PostInternational Ombuds Day to be celebrated on Thursday, October 8th
Oct 05, 2020The Yukon Ombudsman joins her colleagues across Canada and internationally to mark Ombuds Day on October 8th: Ombuds: Unusual Name. Important Service.
View PostAnnual Reports issued by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Jul 21, 2020Special sections of report highlight key concerns and solutions
View PostCOVID-19 prompts change to way complaints are received by Office of Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Mar 23, 2020To support efforts to implement “social distancing” and for the protection of her staff and the public, Diane McLeod-McKay is limiting personal contact by accepting complaints and enquiries by phone and email rather than in-person, for now.
View PostActions being taken by Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner in response to COVID-19 - Updated March 18 2020
Mar 18, 2020The Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner is taking a number of steps to respond to evolving circumstances related to COVID-19.
View Post2018 Annual Reports Point to Accomplishments, Challenges & Need for Change
Apr 29, 2019Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner reports on increased workload & complex investigations
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