Notice to readers:
We continue to serve Canadians remotely during COVID-19. 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 statement on Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2020
Ombudsman’s statement on Restorative Justice Week 2020
Ombudsman’s statement on the Parole Board of Canada piloting a videoconferencing solution
Letter addressed to Minister Lametti on the repeal of s.43 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Time to Act is Now: A National Action Plan to address violence against Indigenous Women & Girls
Submission to Ms. Dubravka Šimonovic United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women
Letter to Minister Monsef on community-based anti-violence worker wellness
#OFOVCCommunity Newsletter - Summer 2020
Letter to Minister David Lametti on Canadian legislation to recognize coercive control as an offence
What We Heard - Community Forums in Yellowknife: March 11 & 12, 2020
Ombudsman’s statement marking the 5th anniversary of the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
Letter addressed to the Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney regarding Victims of Crime Fund Bill 16
#OFOVCCommunity Spring Newsletter 2020
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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