In 2025, the Flemish Ombudsman Service received 10,158 questions and complaints, with a remarkable increase in the number of second‑line complaints. A growing cohort of citizens ends up at the Flemish Ombuds Service when procedures are too complex, when they struggle with digital public service desks, or when communication from governmental actors is unclear. According to Flemish Ombudsman, Myriam Parys, these signals show that there is still room for improvement for the Flemish Government when it comes to becoming more accessible, transparent, and responsive. That is why she is advocating more than ever for a government that is tailored to the needs of the people.

Barbara Finlay has assumed the role of Ombudsman of Ontario (Acting), effective 1 April 2026, pending the Legislative Assembly’s appointment of a permanent Ombudsman. She takes over from Paul Dubé, who completed his second five-year term the previous day.

Barbara Finlay assume le rôle d’Ombudsman de l’Ontario (par intérim), à compter le 1 avril 2026, en attendant que l’Assemblée législative nomme un(e) Ombudsman permanent(e). Elle succède à Paul Dubé, dont le second mandat de cinq ans s’est terminé la veille.

Kelly Burke took office as Canada’s eighth Commissioner of Official Languages on March 30, 2026. Recognized for her strategic vision, her ability to engage in dialogue and her commitment to a truly bilingual Canada, Ms. Burke is approaching her new role with a focus on modernizing the language policy framework, strengthening public trust and making official languages a catalyst for unity, equity and vitality for all generations.

The Office of the Ombudsman of Curaçao invites you to a webinar dedicated to the Principles on the Protection and Promotion of the Ombudsman Institution (Venice Principles), which will take place on 16 April 2026 (4.00 PM GMT). 

La Oficina del Ombudsman de Curazao tiene el agrado de invitarle a un seminario web dedicado a los Principios sobre la Protección y Promoción de la Institución del Ombudsman (los Principios de Venecia), que se llevará a cabo el 16 de abril de 2026 (4.00 PM GMT).

L’Ombudsman de Curaçao vous invite à un webinaire consacré aux Principes sur la protection et la promotion de l'institution de l’ombudsman (Principes de Venise), qui aura lieu le 16 avril 2026 (16 h 00 GMT).

Office of the Ombudsman Punjab successfully retrieved 2250 Kanals of state-owned land from illegal occupants. With an estimated market value exceeding Rs. 55.7 million, the recovered land belonged to various government departments.