Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario

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Bell Trinity Square
483 Bay St, 10th Fl, South Tower
Toronto, ON
M5G 2C9
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416-586-3300 (outside of Ontario)
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Toll-Free: 1-800-263-1830 (within Ontario only)
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Fax: 416-586-3485
1-866-863-2560

Application

Complaints can be made by mail, online, fax or by telephone

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Adults 18 years and older or young offenders 16 years and older

Fees

Free

Executives

Paul Dubé - Ombudsman
Barbara Finlay - Deputy Ombudsman

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Ontario

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Investigates complaints about services provided by the Ontario government and its organizations after other avenues fail, including municipal closed meetings, school boards, and municipalities and universities * conducts systemic investigations on important issues about government services, which can affect large numbers of people * cannot deal with matters regarding the federal government, private businesses, the courts or judges, hospitals or long-term care homes * Ombudsman is an office of last resort * services are free and confidential * complaints may be made in writing, by email or via the website, by telephone or by fax

Services and Programs:

Last updated: Nov 27, 2024: Suggest an edit