News Archive: 2021

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2021

October 14 is Ombudsman Day

Posted on October 13, 2021

Ombudsman Day began in 2018 as a way to let people know what ombudsman (or ombuds) do and how we help the public. This year’s theme is exploring options to resolve conflict together. 

Ombudsman Investigation Finds Extendicare Parkside was Unprepared for COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted on August 5, 2021

Today, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly tabled a report by Ombudsman Mary McFadyen titled Caring in Crisis: An investigation into the response to the COVID-19 outbreak at Extendicare Parkside.

Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman calling for cautious approach to vaccination certification schemes

Posted on May 31, 2021

As countries around the world, and some jurisdictions in Canada contemplate how or if certification of COVID-19 vaccination status will be implemented in daily life, Canadian Ombudsman are stressing a cautious approach that places fairness at the heart of any potential vaccination certification system that is applied to public services.

The Pandemic Changed Complaints Made to Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman in 2020

Posted on April 29, 2021

The 2020 annual complaints for Saskatchewan's Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner were tabled today. Some complaints continued as usual, but others were affected by the pandemic...

Commissioner Marks Whistleblower Awareness Day

Posted on March 22, 2021

On March 24, 2021, Saskatchewan Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, Mary McFadyen, is joining with her counterparts across the country in recognizing Whistleblower Awareness Day. Her message to public sector employees is, “It’s important for you to know you can speak out safely if you are concerned about possible wrongdoings in your workplace. Today, I want to acknowledge the courage that takes.”

Ombudsman Responds to Request to Investigate Parkside Extendicare

Posted on January 29, 2021

Saskatchewan's Ombudsman, Mary McFadyen, Q.C., has provided her response to the request from Minister Responsible for Seniors, Everett Hindley, to investigate matters related to the outbreak at Parkside Extendicare.

New Video: What does the Ombudsman’s Office do?

Posted on January 19, 2021

Having problems with a provincial or local government service, but not sure if you should call us? Our new video could answer your questions.