Help us redesign our website! To help us create the best possible site for you, please take a moment to fill out this This link opens in a new tab brief, anonymous survey. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Mr. While at the University of Windsor, Mr.
He specialized in criminal litigation and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the protection of rights conferred by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the promotion of procedural fairness.
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. A passion to promote access to justice motivated Mr. From , Mr. His strong sense of fairness and impartiality were important assets in that role.
In , Mr. He published five Annual Reports as well as eight Special Reports on systemic issues of fairness and service. All of his recommendations were accepted and implemented. In June , Mr. Paul is also a highly valued contributor and a leading figure in the global ombudsman community and his support for colleagues and training programs is particularly noteworthy. He was sworn in as Ontario's seventh Ombudsman on April 1, She was appointed Acting Ombudsman from September 15, to March 31, , and played a key role in leading the Office as it took on the first major expansion of its mandate in 40 years to begin overseeing municipalities, universities, and school boards.
She also played a lead role in steering the Office through its recent transition, expanding its mandate to include children and youth in care and French language services.
