Ombudsman Act (Ombudsman) — Canada — Yukon law | Esheria

Ombudsman Act (Ombudsman)

This part sets out how the Ombudsman is appointed, paid, and removed, and gives the Ombudsman complaint-handling, information-gathering, confidentiality, and reporting powers.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Yukon
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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complaints and investigations complaints handling confidentiality disclosure of information investigatory powers ombudsman administration ombudsman process public authority oversight

Statute overview

About this statute

This part sets out how the Ombudsman is appointed, paid, and removed, and gives the Ombudsman complaint-handling, information-gathering, confidentiality, and reporting powers. The Ombudsman can require certain disclosures, but some confidentiality-based limits apply. The Ombudsman also has reporting, delegation, and procedural powers, while people must not obstruct or mislead the Ombudsman.