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Jill Perron Reappointed for Second Term as Ombudsman

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May 23, 2025

Ombudsman Jill Perron has been reappointed by the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba to serve a second term as Manitoba’s ombudsman. Jill Perron was first appointed in May 2019 and is Manitoba’s eighth ombudsman.

“It is truly a privilege to continue to serve the people of Manitoba in the role of ombudsman. I look forward to continuing to build on the rich history of the ombudsman in Manitoba to promote fairness, transparency, accountability and respect for privacy in our public services.” – Jill Perron

The ombudsman is appointed on the recommendation of the all-party Standing Committee of the Assembly on Legislative Affairs. The Ombudsman Act establishing the position and the office was passed in 1970.

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