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Season’s Greetings

Warmest Wishes from Ombudsman Saskatchewan

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Ombudsman Saskatchewan Investigating Recovered Documents

After learning that documents relating to Ombudsman Saskatchewan were recently found in a recycling bin in Regina, the organization has been conducting an investigation about the information that was recovered.

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Ministry of Education – Early Resolution Summary

We have completed an early resolution summary of the way the Ministry of Education reports and investigates complaints about registered independent schools.

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Ombudsman Credits Staff for Service to Citizens in 50th Year

Annual reports for 2022 for Saskatchewan's Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner were tabled in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly today.... Ombudsman Sharon Pratchler credits staff for serving citizens over the past 50 years.

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The New Year Marks 50 Years of Fairness

1973 - 2023

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Ombudsman Day 2022: Resilience, Respect, Resolve

October 13 is Ombudsman Day. One thing ombuds have in common is we look into complaints of unfairness.

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Having Problems in a Health Care Facility in Saskatchewan?

We may be able to help.

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Ombudsman Annual Report Highlights Long-term Care Investigations

Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Mary McFadyen’s 2021 annual reports were tabled in the Saskatchewan Legislature today – the last ones before she retires on May 6, 2022.

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Whistleblower Awareness Day Acknowledges Employee Courage

March 24, 2022 is Whistleblower Awareness Day. It’s a day for recognizing how difficult and yet how important it is to speak up if you are concerned about a possible wrongdoing in your workplace. Saskatchewan’s Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Mary McFadyen acknowledges the role of whistleblowers in the public sector and notes how these protections are expanding in the health sector.

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The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman welcomes Prince Edward Island’s First Ombudsperson

PEI becomes the latest province to appoint an independent officer responsible for ensuring fairness and providing a safe avenue for whistleblower complaints in the public service.

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