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Yukon Ombudsman/Information and Privacy Commissioner/Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Government Administration
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory 329 followers
Yukon Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
About us
The Yukon Ombudsman promotes and protects fairness in the delivery of government and other public services. If you are a citizen and have been treated unfairly when engaging these services, we will work to resolve the unfairness. The Ombudsman also works proactively with Authorities to assist them in delivering services more fairly. The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) is responsible for ensuring that citizens have access to any information held by Public Bodies or personal or health information held by Public Bodies and Custodians. The IPC is also responsible to ensure the privacy of personal and health information is properly protected. If you were denied access to information by these bodies or you believe your privacy was violated, we will work to provide you access and protect your privacy. The IPC also works proactively with Public Bodies and Custodians to make information more accessible and to better protect privacy. The Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner (PIDC) is responsible to investigate disclosures of wrongdoing and complaints about reprisal. If you disclose a wrongdoing, we will work to correct the wrongdoing. If you are reprised against, we will work to ensure you are protected. The PIDC also works with Public Entities to develop internal disclosure procedures that are fair and confidential.
- Website
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http://www.yukonombudsman.ca
External link for Yukon Ombudsman/Information and Privacy Commissioner/Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1995
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
3162 3rd Ave
Main Floor
Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Y1A 1G3, CA
Employees at Yukon Ombudsman/Information and Privacy Commissioner/Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner
Updates
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“The government of the day cannot decide that they’re going to reduce a budget, potentially because of an unpopular decision or an unpopular investigation from our office. I’m not saying that is happening here, but that is the concern about not being independent," Jason Pedlar, Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. https://lnkd.in/gtp4vv2m
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"What we have here is a government interfering with that process... and I'm not entirely clear on what authority they have to involve themselves in the first place." Jason Pedlar, Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. https://lnkd.in/ghumECP5
Arms-length agencies accuse Yukon Liberals of interfering with budgets | CBC News
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Government transparency is key for the effective functioning of Canadian society and its democracy. We have joined our colleagues across Canada in issuing this resolution to governments throughout the country.
Canada’s Information Commissioners and Ombuds have issued a joint resolution urging governments across the country to prioritize transparency in the design of systems, processes and governance models. This united call highlights the importance of access to information and its role in strengthening trust, combatting misinformation and upholding Canadian democracy. Discover the eight key principles driving this commitment to transparency and accountability. https://ow.ly/lceh50UowyP
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We have joined privacy authorities across Canada in a joint resolution that guides organizations in protecting the privacy and safety of victims of intimate partner violence. You can learn more in the following media release.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a critical issue in Canada, disproportionately affecting women and gender-diverse individuals. In 2023 alone, there were 123,319 IPV incidents reported to the police involving victims aged 12 and older. Yet, many cases go unreported. The new FPT resolution equips organizations with guidance to navigate these challenging scenarios, aiming to protect both privacy and safety. Learn more about this important resolution: https://ow.ly/In6350UgJU6
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The Yukon Ombudsman ensures fairness of public services by accepting complaints from the public and supporting public organizations with fairness resources, and recommendations if under investigation. This investigation resulted from a public complaint about site saving in Yukon Parks campgrounds. https://lnkd.in/ge2K3M9p
Site-saving still a problem at Yukon campgrounds, says ombudsman | CBC News
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We shared our findings on the issue of site saving in a formal report that was released earlier this week: https://lnkd.in/gTnBs2gk. https://lnkd.in/gt7ftrrN
‘Site saving’ at Yukon government-run campgrounds ‘unfair’: ombudsman office
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We recently completed a formal investigation regarding the practice of site saving at Yukon Parks campgrounds. https://lnkd.in/g5KuCEA4
Yukon Ombudsman finds lax enforcement against site-saving at campgrounds unfair to visitors
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