Manitoba Ombudsman

Manitoba Ombudsman receives complaints about Manitoba public bodies and services on unfair actions or decisions, access to information, privacy protection, or serious wrongdoing. We resolve citizen concerns, conduct impartial investigations, make recommendations and educate Manitobans and public bodies on legislated rights and responsibilities. The Ombudsman is independent, impartial and non-partisan, providing oversight to protect and promote citizens’ rights and improve fairness, transparency and accountability in public services. Services are free and confidential. Manitoba Ombudsman is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and is not part of any government department or agency. The work of Manitoba’s appointed Ombudsman is supported by an office of staff who have delegated powers. Manitoba Ombudsman is distinct in Canada as an office with four mandates outlined by four different pieces of legislation. The Ombudsman can receive complaints and investigate- the fairness of government decisions or actions under The Ombudsman Act - access to information and correction/protection of personal information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)- access to and correction/protection of personal health information under The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)- serious wrongdoing through whistleblower disclosures or whistleblower related reprisal complaints under The Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblower Protection) Act (PIDA) The office also monitors and reports publicly on the implementation of inquest report recommendations made under The Fatality Inquiries Act.