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.

Ombudsman Report: An Investigation into the Parking Dispute System in Toronto
Thursday, November 22, 2012

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Click here to read the press release.

Addendum Report
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Addendum Report: An Investigation into the Administration of the Public Appointments Policy. Click here to read the report.

Ombudsman Report: An Investigation into the Administration of the Public Appointments Policy
Thursday, September 27, 2012

The Toronto Office of the Ombudsman has released an investigative report "An Investigation into the Administration of the Public Appointments Policy".

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Click here to read the press release.

Ombudsman Report
Thursday, May 3, 2012

The Ombudsman has released her latest investigation report called, An Investigation into the Provision of Emergency Human Services following the 200 Wellesley Street Fire. For more information read the news release and the report.

Water Works
Thursday, April 26, 2012

An Investigation into Water Billing, Metering and Customer Service.

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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.

Click here to read the report.