Manitoba Ombudsman
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We receive complaints about Manitoba’s provincial public bodies and services on the fairness of actions or decisions, access to information, privacy protection, or serious wrongdoing.
The privacy rights and best interests of children need to be prioritized when educational technologies are used in schools and education systems. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/privacy-and-...
January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The privacy rights and best interests of children need to be prioritized when educational technologies are used in schools and education systems. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/privacy-and-...
You can find our published investigations on our reports page. On the reports page you can use search filters to find reports about specific public bodies, issues or laws. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/reports-and-...
Reports
Manitoba Ombudsman receives thousands of complaints and opens hundreds of investigations under our four mandates each year. Investigation reports are only published publicly if the Ombudsman feels the...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
You can find our published investigations on our reports page. On the reports page you can use search filters to find reports about specific public bodies, issues or laws. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/reports-and-...
October 9 is Ombuds Day in Canada! Ombuds provide citizens with a free, confidential, neutral and informal way to voice concerns about government and public services. Learn more about the role of the Ombudsman:
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/ombuds-day/
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/ombuds-day/
October 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
October 9 is Ombuds Day in Canada! Ombuds provide citizens with a free, confidential, neutral and informal way to voice concerns about government and public services. Learn more about the role of the Ombudsman:
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/ombuds-day/
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/ombuds-day/
Right to Know Day and Right to Know Week is a time to recognize that access to information is a key component of transparency, fairness and trust. #RTK2025
September 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Right to Know Day and Right to Know Week is a time to recognize that access to information is a key component of transparency, fairness and trust. #RTK2025
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Another question investigators explored was, "Did TikTok get meaningful consent?"
September 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Another question investigators explored was, "Did TikTok get meaningful consent?"
A complaint was made to our office that the Reeve of the RM of Cornwallis disclosed closed meeting confidential information to third parties.
September 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A complaint was made to our office that the Reeve of the RM of Cornwallis disclosed closed meeting confidential information to third parties.
What can you complain about to the Ombudsman? Visit our website to learn which issues and public bodies you can complain about.
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/.../what-you...
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/.../what-you...
September 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
What can you complain about to the Ombudsman? Visit our website to learn which issues and public bodies you can complain about.
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/.../what-you...
www.ombudsman.mb.ca/.../what-you...
Our new website is more accessible and user-friendly. The site includes easier navigation to make complaints or find resources, information and reports. Visit the website at www.ombudsman.mb.ca.
August 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our new website is more accessible and user-friendly. The site includes easier navigation to make complaints or find resources, information and reports. Visit the website at www.ombudsman.mb.ca.
THOMPSON OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Our Thompson office located in City Centre Mall will be closed August 25 until August 31 due to a nearby water main break affecting the mall. Please call 1-800-665-0531 to reach our office.
August 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
THOMPSON OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE: Our Thompson office located in City Centre Mall will be closed August 25 until August 31 due to a nearby water main break affecting the mall. Please call 1-800-665-0531 to reach our office.
A complaint was made that the Souris-Glenwood Airport Commission chairperson gave insufficient notice of a meeting, during which an impactful decision was made with only four commission members present.
August 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A complaint was made that the Souris-Glenwood Airport Commission chairperson gave insufficient notice of a meeting, during which an impactful decision was made with only four commission members present.
Did you know about our office location in Brandon? In fact, this week marked 27 years since it first opened on June 5, 1998!
June 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Did you know about our office location in Brandon? In fact, this week marked 27 years since it first opened on June 5, 1998!
We are at the Vision Quest trade show again on Thursday. It’s open to the public so stop by to chat about the role of the Ombudsman, legislated rights and responsibilities and what’s involved in making a complaint. The show runs 8:30 - 4:00 at the convention centre.
May 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We are at the Vision Quest trade show again on Thursday. It’s open to the public so stop by to chat about the role of the Ombudsman, legislated rights and responsibilities and what’s involved in making a complaint. The show runs 8:30 - 4:00 at the convention centre.
April is Records and Information Management Month! How information is recorded and managed by Manitoba public bodies can have an impact on privacy protection and responding to requests for information.
April 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
April is Records and Information Management Month! How information is recorded and managed by Manitoba public bodies can have an impact on privacy protection and responding to requests for information.
We are at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities' spring convention tradeshow today and tomorrow morning. We're available to answer questions about the types of municipal complaints we receive and talk about the role of our office.
April 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We are at the Association of Manitoba Municipalities' spring convention tradeshow today and tomorrow morning. We're available to answer questions about the types of municipal complaints we receive and talk about the role of our office.
This month marks 55 years of the Manitoba ombudsman office. Manitoba was the fourth province to establish an ombudsman. Bill 25 (The Ombudsman Act) was passed on September 30, 1969. George Maltby, Manitoba’s first ombudsman, was sworn in on March 31, 1970, and began work on April 1.
April 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
This month marks 55 years of the Manitoba ombudsman office. Manitoba was the fourth province to establish an ombudsman. Bill 25 (The Ombudsman Act) was passed on September 30, 1969. George Maltby, Manitoba’s first ombudsman, was sworn in on March 31, 1970, and began work on April 1.
Employees and non-employees who believe they have information about a potential wrongdoing can contact us to provide information. We encourage people to seek our advice before submitting a PIDA disclosure or reprisal complaint. Our services are confidential.
March 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Employees and non-employees who believe they have information about a potential wrongdoing can contact us to provide information. We encourage people to seek our advice before submitting a PIDA disclosure or reprisal complaint. Our services are confidential.
Employees who make a disclosure, seek advice or participate in a PIDA investigation are protected from reprisal.
March 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Employees who make a disclosure, seek advice or participate in a PIDA investigation are protected from reprisal.
Employees are best positioned to identify potential wrongdoing. Their knowledge and training on proper processes in an organization can help identify when practices are wrong. #whistleblowerawarenessday
March 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Employees are best positioned to identify potential wrongdoing. Their knowledge and training on proper processes in an organization can help identify when practices are wrong. #whistleblowerawarenessday
Monday, March 24 is Whistleblower Awareness Day across Canada. This day is a chance to talk about whistleblower legislation and highlight the vital role whistleblowers play to help maintain accountability and integrity in public services.
March 24, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Monday, March 24 is Whistleblower Awareness Day across Canada. This day is a chance to talk about whistleblower legislation and highlight the vital role whistleblowers play to help maintain accountability and integrity in public services.
Manitoba Ombudsman has been made aware of privacy breaches in Manitoba school divisions that use PowerSchool data management platforms. Visit our website for more information. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/news/news/20...
February 15, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Manitoba Ombudsman has been made aware of privacy breaches in Manitoba school divisions that use PowerSchool data management platforms. Visit our website for more information. www.ombudsman.mb.ca/news/news/20...
MB public bodies & trustees should only collect, use, store or disclose your personal/personal health information as authorized. You have the right to:
➡️ privacy of your personal or personal health information, which should only be collected, used & disclosed for purposes allowed by FIPPA and PHIA
➡️ privacy of your personal or personal health information, which should only be collected, used & disclosed for purposes allowed by FIPPA and PHIA
January 29, 2025 at 2:51 AM
MB public bodies & trustees should only collect, use, store or disclose your personal/personal health information as authorized. You have the right to:
➡️ privacy of your personal or personal health information, which should only be collected, used & disclosed for purposes allowed by FIPPA and PHIA
➡️ privacy of your personal or personal health information, which should only be collected, used & disclosed for purposes allowed by FIPPA and PHIA
In Manitoba, human error is often a cause of privacy breaches reported to our office. This includes information being sent to the wrong person or place, electronic devices being stolen, or employees viewing personal information unnecessarily.
January 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In Manitoba, human error is often a cause of privacy breaches reported to our office. This includes information being sent to the wrong person or place, electronic devices being stolen, or employees viewing personal information unnecessarily.
January 28 is Data Privacy Day around the world. Manitobans give personal information to many different organizations and public bodies when receiving services or care. Those public bodies and health information trustees are required to protect that personal information.
January 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
January 28 is Data Privacy Day around the world. Manitobans give personal information to many different organizations and public bodies when receiving services or care. Those public bodies and health information trustees are required to protect that personal information.
The rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Manitoba have been rising. FIPPA and PHIA authorize the sharing of personal or personal health information with an at-risk individual or other individuals/organizations when there is a serious risk to life, health or safety.
December 3, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Manitoba have been rising. FIPPA and PHIA authorize the sharing of personal or personal health information with an at-risk individual or other individuals/organizations when there is a serious risk to life, health or safety.
MYTH: Our patient told us he plans to hurt his girlfriend, but because he’s our patient we can’t share that information. WRONG. Manitoba privacy laws specifically allow sharing of information to prevent the risk of serious harm to the life, health or safety of an individual.
November 28, 2024 at 4:01 AM
MYTH: Our patient told us he plans to hurt his girlfriend, but because he’s our patient we can’t share that information. WRONG. Manitoba privacy laws specifically allow sharing of information to prevent the risk of serious harm to the life, health or safety of an individual.