Notice to readers:
Through these challenging times, we remain available to serve you. To our clients - victims and survivors of crime, you can reach out to us by email at victimsfirst@ombudsman.gc.ca or on our toll-free line at 1-866-481-8429.
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
I want to:
What's New
Ombudsman’s Statement on Victims’ Attendance at Federal Parole Board Hearings During COVID19
#OFOVCCommunity Winter Newsletter 2020
Letter to Minister David Lametti related to the State of the Criminal Justice System 2019 Report
Letter to Minister David Lametti related to Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs)
Letter to Minister David Lametti related to the Canadians Victimized Abroad Fund
Ombudsman’s Statement on Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752
Ombudsman’s statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Ombudsman’s statement on Restorative Justice Week 2019
#OFOVCCommunity Fall Newsletter 2019
Ombudsman’s statement on Femicide
Ombudsman’s statement on International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism
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.
Did you know?
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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