Investigations

The Ombudsman receives individual complaints that she may investigate. She can also initiate her own investigation where the facts of the complaint are sufficiently complex or an issue is systemic. The Ombudsman also receives requests for investigation from City Council.The Ombudsman always considers the public interest when deciding whether to conduct an investigation. She has the legal authority to enter premises, review documents and require people to give evidence under oath. She will issue a report and make recommendations, where appropriate.

A False Impression of Fairness
Thursday, November 24, 2011

An Investigation of One Person's Appeal of the Loss of Subsidized Daycare.

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Potholes, Floods and Broken Branches: How the City Handles your Claims
Friday, October 21, 2011

An Investigation into the Processing of Third Party Liability Claims Under $10,000.

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No Way to Comply
Wednesday, September 21, 2011

An Investigation into the Enforcement Practices of Municipal Licensings and Standards.

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A Duty to Care
Friday, November 19, 2010

An Investigation into Municipal Licensing and Standards’ Treatment of a Resident with Dementia.

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No Time to Waste
Friday, June 25, 2010

An investigation into Toronto Water and Technical Services Handling of a Resident's Sewage Problems

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Banned Indefinitely: Safety or Punishment?
Friday, March 5, 2010

An investigation into a Parks, Forestry, and Recreation decision to ban an individual.

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Housing Matters
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

An investigation into the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Proposed Eviction of a Tenant.

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