Read about the latest updates and events from Ombudsman Toronto, including public presentations, updates on investigations, training, and messages from the Ombudsman.
September 21, 2023
Toronto’s Ombudsman Kwame Addo has launched an investigation into how the City of Toronto has responded to refugee claimants and asylum seekers looking for space in the City’s shelter system since May 31, 2023.
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July 20, 2023
Ombudsman Kwame Addo today announced that Reema Patel will be Toronto’s first Deputy Ombudsman (Housing). Leading a new housing unit at Ombudsman Toronto, Patel will oversee the fairness of the City of Toronto’s housing policies and programs.
Read More about Toronto’s First Deputy Ombudsman (Housing) to Tackle Systemic Barriers to Housing
June 9, 2023
Ombudsman Kwame Addo says that Toronto’s social housing provider, Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), is not safeguarding the human rights of its tenants.
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April 25, 2023
In his 2022 Annual Report released today, Toronto’s Ombudsman says the City clearly has more work to do to ensure it serves people fairly.
Read More about Toronto’s Ombudsman Sees Record Increase in Complaints
March 24, 2023
Toronto’s Ombudsman says the City of Toronto showed significant unfairness in the clearing of encampments in Trinity Bellwoods, Alexandra, and Lamport Stadium parks in the summer of 2021.
Read More about Toronto’s Ombudsman says City Chose Speed over People in Clearing Encampments
February 1, 2023
Today, the first day of February, marks the beginning of Black History Month. It is an important time to commemorate and celebrate the many contributions of the African, Caribbean, and Black communities around the world and their central role in global history. Read more to learn how we are commemorating the day at Ombudsman Toronto.
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December 22, 2022
It is difficult to believe that another calendar year is coming to a close. As we approach the end of 2022, I wanted to share some milestones that have stood out to me this year.
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December 9, 2022
The City of Toronto Ombudsman has reached a landmark oversight agreement with the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB).
Read More about Ombudsman Toronto Announces Groundbreaking Agreement with Toronto Police
September 30, 2022
September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliatio, a day to remember and commemorate the thousands of children who were forced to leave their families and their communities to attend residential schools, and the many who did not return. Learn how we are commemorating the day at Ombudsman Toronto.
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September 8, 2022
It has been just over one year since I became Toronto’s Ombudsman. To mark this milestone, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the last year and share what it has been like for me and for the office.
Read More about One Year as Toronto’s Ombudsman: Looking Ahead