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Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime
Meet the Ombudsman
Heidi Illingworth
- I am honoured to be appointed to serve Canadians as the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime. I see the role of the Ombudsman as one that holds a significant responsibility to victims of crime and their families. Meet the Ombudsman
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What's New
Ombudsman’s statement on the publication of the MMIWG report
Ombudsman’s statement regarding the passage of Bill C-71 in the Senate
Remarks to the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs on Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. May 8, 2019
Ombudsman’s Statement on National Impaired Driving Prevention Week
Submission to the Engagement Process on a New National Anti-Racism Strategy
At a glance...
399
Total number of issues handled by our complaints department in the past fiscal year (2016-2017).
A single case file may also have multiple issues.
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TOP 5
Top 5 topics of individuals who contacted us
- Other levels of government (Provincial, territorial, legal aid, court, police, victim services, compensation)
- Victims’ rights
- Victim assistance options
- Limited Role of OFOVC
- Safety concerns
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