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Provincial ombudsman finds Sask. government failed to adequately investigate complaints about independent schools

Jun 30, 2023 | 9:23am

Saskatchewan’s ombudsman found that the Ministry of Education failed to investigate complaints against independent schools properly. In an Early Resolution Summary, the province’s ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, found the Ministry “lacked reporting and investigation guidelines for addressing complaints related to registered independent schools.” Pratchler recommended that the Ministry of Education create and implement complaints handling policies […]

Ombudsman’s annual report looks at Parkside Extendicare response

Apr 14, 2022 | 2:24pm

The provincial ombudsman’s report  pointed out there still hasn’t an apology to families of those who died at Parkside Extendicare. Mary McFadyen’s report, which was released at the Legislature Thursday, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority was able to implement one of their four recommendations and are working on the other three, but have received no […]

Provincial Ombudsman to investigate Parkside Extendicare COVID-19 outbreak

Jan 29, 2021 | 11:44am

The provincial government has formally requested an investigation into the Parkside Extendicare COVID-19 outbreak by the provincial Ombudsman. The request was made by Seniors Minister Everett Hindley, who says the outbreak resulted in over 200 infections and 38 deaths. Minister Hindley is asking the Ombudsman to investigate and report on pre-outbreak infection prevention and control […]

NDP Requests Independent Investigation in Long-Term Care

Jun 12, 2020 | 2:11pm

The Saskatchewan NDP, is calling for the province to request an independent investigation by the Provincial Ombudsman, into Saskatchewan’s Long-Term Care system. NDP Seniors Critic, Danielle Chartier, says nothing has changed since a 2016 Ombudsman investigation into long-term care, that found the system to be under strain. Chartier added she has spoken with people running […]

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