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Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman calling for cautious approach to vaccination certification schemes
28.05.2021 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...
Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman welcomes Prince Edward Island’s first Ombudsperson
11.02.2022 Prince Edward Island (PEI) becomes the latest province to appoint an independent officer responsible for ensuring fairness and providing a safe avenue for whistleblower complaints in the public service. Sandy Hermiston will take office as the...
Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman releases updated version of “Fairness by Design: An Administrative Fairness Assessment Guide”
26.08.2022 This "Fairness by Design" guide is an assessment tool that can be used by public organizations across Canada to ensure they have fair decision-making processes and are fair in the design and delivery of their programs. The guide was developed by the...