What We Investigate
The Office of the Ombudsman addresses complaints involving provincial or municipal government departments, agencies, boards, and commissions.
We are non-partisan and operate as an independent agency. All complaints filed with the office are confidential and not subject to Freedom of Information requests.
The Ombudsman considers and investigates complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly when using government services or when they believe a policy or procedure has not been followed correctly or is unfair.
An important objective for our Office is to explain why and how a complaint may be seen as an opportunity to improve services provided by government. Even when a complaint is not supported, it presents an opportunity to review policies and procedures to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
Goals of the Office include:
- Maintain a quality complaint resolution process
- Increase awareness, access and understanding of the Office of the Ombudsman
- Promote fairness and accountability in public sector administration
The Office of the Ombudsman does not handle complaints involving:
- Decisions of Cabinet
- Courts or judges
- Federal government departments or agencies
- Private individuals and corporations
Ombudsman Representatives provide information and presentations on the role and mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman. Information on these services can be obtained by contacting the office at (902) 424-6780 or toll free at 1-800-670-1111.