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• Manitoba Ombudsman releases investigation report on the City of Winnipeg’s Handi-Transit service

  Jan 8, 2019

  Manitoba Ombudsman has released its investigation report on the City of Winnipeg’s Handi-Transit service, now called Transit Plus. The service provides transportation for approximately 7,500 clients who are unable to use the fixed-route transit system because they are legally blind or have a physical disability that significantly impairs their mobility.

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• Manitoba Ombudsman releases new privacy breach resources for public bodies and trustees

  Dec 4, 2018

  Manitoba Ombudsman has developed new privacy breach resources for Manitoba public bodies and trustees, including an online reporting form and new guidance documents.

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• Manitoba Ombudsman investigates administrative actions related to the release of information about soil testing in St. Boniface

  Sep 18, 2018

  Acting Manitoba Ombudsman Marc Cormier has determined that his office will investigate whether the decision-making process related to the release of information about 2017 soil testing in St. Boniface was consistent with applicable policy and legislation, such as the Election Financing Act.

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Investigation Report on City of Winnipeg's Handi-Transit Service

OmbudsNews 2018-4

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