Recent events for the Albertan Ombudsman’s office highlight connection with community organizations and Indigenous entrepreneurs. Public engagements in Edmonton this fall provided the office with opportunities to raise awareness of Ombudsman services. Representatives from the Alberta Ombudsman’s office, including Ombudsman Kevin Brezinski, attended the following events as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness of…
Today is Ombuds Day, which is recognized every year on the second Thursday of October and serves as an occasion to raise awareness about the ombuds profession. The theme for this year’s Ombuds Day is Ombuds: Office of Options, which nods to the variety of services ombuds can provide. “Ombuds Day is an opportunity to…
We want to remind all Albertans to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal information. Please be aware: The Ombudsman’s office will never ask for your banking or financial information. We do not solicit complaints or request personal information outside of our formal complaint process. We will not contact individuals by text message…
Outreach events in February aim to raise awareness for the Ombudsman’s office. Representatives from the Alberta Ombudsman’s office, including Deputy Ombudsman Mike Good, met with a range of organizations this month, as part of our effort to raise awareness of our work. Activities kicked off with a presentation to the Wheatland County Council on the…
The Alberta Ombudsman’s outreach and engagement efforts this past November included events featuring Alberta municipalities and meetings with organizations representing vulnerable Albertans. Following province-wide elections on October 20, 2025, large trade shows in Calgary and Edmonton this past November brought together administrators, staff, and elected officials from Alberta’s municipalities. The Ombudsman and members of his…
Today is Ombuds Day, which occurs every year on the second Thursday in October. Ombuds Day shines a light on the history and practices of the ombuds profession, and this year’s theme is “Empowering Voices, Resolving Challenges.” Also known as ombudsman, ombudspersons, ombudsmen, or ombuds, they are confidential, impartial, and independent experts in fairness. While…
Charlottetown, PEI — The Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman (CCPO) has formally endorsed a set of key principles designed to ensure the independence, effectiveness, and accountability of Ombudsman institutions across Canada. These principles, adopted during the Council’s gathering in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, reaffirm the essential role of Ombudsman offices in upholding good governance, protecting…
On May 20, Alberta Ombudsman Kevin Brezinski met with Roman Waschuk from the Business Ombudsman Council of Ukraine. A seasoned Canadian diplomat, former Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine and international policy expert, Mr. Waschuk was in Canada for a number of important business engagements, including a visit to the Alberta Ombudsman’s office in downtown Edmonton. The…
Introducing the Alberta Ombudsman’s New Complaint Checker! Have a complaint about administrative unfairness but not sure where to start? The Alberta Ombudsman’s new Complaint Checker, available now, guides you through the process, making it faster, easier and more efficient than ever to submit a complaint. The first step is determining if your complaint is about…
When Mike Good, Deputy Ombudsman / Deputy Public Interest Commissioner, made a visit to Westlock, the message was clear: fairness in every community counts. Meeting face-to-face with community organizations and attending regional events is part of the offices’ ongoing outreach efforts to enhance awareness. The Ombudsman’s office is committed to ensuring that every Albertan’s voice…