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Welcome to Our New Website

Posted on March 2, 2020

Our Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Websites are now available in one place! We've added several new features and a new look.

Ombudsman Working to Dispel Municipal Myths

Posted on November 21, 2019

Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman, Mary McFadyen, is working to dispel myths among municipal council members and staff about the role of the Ombudsman.  She said, “As we’ve worked with municipalities for the past four years, we noticed some commonly-held beliefs that are incorrect – so we’ve created a list of mythbusters to help them understand our role and theirs.”

“Fine Art of Fairness” Workshops in Regina and North Battleford

Posted on September 5, 2019

Ombudsman Saskatchewan’s “Fine Art of Fairness” workshop will be available again this fall.

Ombudsman’s Office To Visit La Loche, Buffalo Narrows And Île-À-La-Crosse

Posted on May 27, 2019

On June 4-5, 2019, staff from Ombudsman Saskatchewan will be in three northern communities to take complaints in person.

Complaints To The Ombudsman Remain Steady, But Public Sector Employees Are Not Blowing The Whistle About Wrongdoings

Posted on April 18, 2019

Ombudsman’s Office To Visit Swift Current On October 11

Posted on October 2, 2018

On Thursday, October 11, 2018 staff from Ombudsman Saskatchewan will be in Swift Current to take complaints in person and provide information to the public.

Ombudsman’s Office To Visit La Loche On Wednesday, September 12

Posted on September 6, 2018

On Wednesday, September 12, staff from Ombudsman Saskatchewan will be in La Loche to take individual complaints in person.

Ombudsman Completes Investigation Into Supports Provided By The Worker’s Compensation Board And Ministry of Justice

Posted on August 22, 2018

Saskatchewan Ombudsman, Mary McFadyen, has decided not to make recommendations to government agencies after completing her investigation into the supports they provided to Ms. Charlene Klyne.

Ombudsman Reflects On 2017…

Posted on April 26, 2018

Ombudsman reflects on 2017: Says municipal complaints up; reminds public that she can still take health complaints; asks correctional centres to better manage video recordings.

The Saskatchewan Ombudsman Is Still Your Health Ombudsman

Posted on December 7, 2017

Provincial Ombudsman, Mary McFadyen, is reminding the public that her Office is still available to take health complaints, even though Saskatchewan has gone from 12 health regions to one health authority.