Saskatchewan Ombudsman

• Whistleblowers need better protection in Saskatchewan: report

  The public interest disclosure commissioner outlined a number of ways the government can work to assure public sector employees can file complaints without fear of reprisal.

  Politics

  Apr 14, 2022
  
• Saskatchewan ombudsman renews call for apology from Extendicare

  Mary McFadyen noted an apology is not an admission of guilt in Saskatchewan, and called on the corporation to reach out to all of the families of those lost in the outbreak.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
  
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• Ombudsman report shows Regina’s Extendicare Parkside wasn’t prepared for COVID-19 oubreak

  Saskatchewan's ombudsman report shows Extendicare Parkside in Regina wasn't prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak officially declared on Nov. 20, 2020.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
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• Saskatchewan ombudsman recommends fair jail discipline, prescription improvements

  Saskatchewan’s ombudsman investigated disciplinary measures in Saskatchewan jails and found several elements were unfair to inmates.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020
• Saskatchewan ombudsman says an income assistance rule is not fair

  Saskatchewan's ombudsman is calling on the province to change rules on how lump sum child support arrears work with income assistance programs.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2019
• Sask. public interest & disclosure commissioner troubled by lack of complaints

  Since the office was created in 2012, Saskatchewan's public interest and disclosure commissioner has only received 77 inquires about whistleblowing.

  Politics

  Apr 18, 2019
• Proper benefits, supports provided to La Loche school shooting victim: ombudsman

  Saskatchewan’s ombudsman has completed her investigation into complaints made against the Workers Compensation Board and the Ministry of Justice by a La Loche school shooting victim.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2018
• Ombudsman calls on improved video preservation in Sask. correctional centres

  Saskatchewan's ombudsman is raising concern over storage of video evidence in Saskatchewan correctional centres, citing two investigations where video evidence was insufficient.

  Crime

  Apr 26, 2018
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• Saskatchewan’s ombudsman still taking health complaints

  Saskatchewan’s ombudsman Mary McFadyen says people can still contact her office with administrative health complaints.

  Health

  Dec 7, 2017
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• Saskatoon Correctional Centre cleanliness an issue: ombudsman

  Saskatchewan ombudsman Mary McFadyen makes recommendations after concerns raised over the cleanliness of the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2017