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Jason Pedlar

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Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. Mediator, husband, father and friend.

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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 19/08/2026
"The Yukon’s ombudsman found the territory’s land lottery in Whitehorse had become structurally unfair, prompting the government to halt future draws until it can ensure the system complies with the Yukon Lands Act and its regulations." bit.ly/4cjcoX5
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Yukon halts Whitehorse land lottery after ombudsman finds widespread proxy abuse - Yukon News
Developers’ widespread proxy use leads Energy, Mines and Resources to suspend Whitehorse land lotteries
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 18/08/2026
We received a complaint about how the use of proxies in the Whitehorse single-family lot lottery makes it difficult for those following the rules to obtain a lot. Our investigation found the lot lottery process unfair. The Authority fully accepted our recommendations. bit.ly/4x5SN4F
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 28/07/2026
Thank you for celebrating our 30th anniversary! The Air North and Eclipse gift certificates have been claimed and an ATIPPA employee won the camping chair! Contact us if you have questions or require support about fairness, privacy, access to information or whistleblowing. YukonAccountability.ca
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 24/07/2026
"A judge has dismissed the Yukon government's petition to ignore summons as part of an ongoing Information and Privacy Commission investigation." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/suprem…
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 17/07/2026
"The Yukon Supreme Court has dismissed a pair of petitions from the territorial government that sought to overturn summonses issued to five Justice Department employees by the territory’s privacy commissioner." yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 20/07/2026
The future is looking even brighter for protecting the rights of Yukoners. Our 30th anniversary will be celebrated with the gift of amending the outdated Ombudsman Act, in addition to an open house on Thursday, July 23rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where there will be food, prizes, and resources.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 09/07/2026
Stop by and celebrate our 30th anniversary with food and prizes on Thursday, July 23rd! yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 03/07/2026
We are hiring a Director of Intake and Informal Case Resolution who plays a key role in supporting all three of our mandates and oversees a team of three investigator and compliance review officers. The closing date is August 7th or until filled. Apply now! yukonaccountability.ca/careers
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 02/07/2026
It's been a privilege to support fairness, privacy, and access to information for 30 years. Please join us in celebrating this occasion with food, prizes, and resources at our open house later this month. yukonaccountability.ca/anniversary
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 26/06/2026
Yukon Ombudsman, Jason Pedlar, attended the national gathering of the Canadian Council of Parliamentary Ombudsman hosted by Manitoba Ombudsman. This event allows for the sharing of opportunities, challenges, and best practices related to fairness for members across the country. YukonOmbudsman.ca
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 12/05/2026
We investigated a complaint about how the Department of Environment changed wildlife harvesting quotas from multi-year to yearly. We found that their new quota process was fair but they need to improve how they consult with outfitters. They accepted all our recommendations. bit.ly/432sb7h
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 04/05/2026
May the 4th (force) be with you! If you need extra support regarding fairness, access to information and privacy rights, and whistleblowing protection, contact us. We help the public and the organizations that serve them. Our mandates guide us to protect your rights. yukonaccountability.ca
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
4/6…Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. If the committee completes debate on these votes it will resume (from yesterday) general debate on the $68.782 million appropriation for Vote 18 Yukon Housing Corp ($27.744 million O&M; $41.038 million capital). Also on the agenda are…
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
2/6 They are: Vote 1 Yukon Legislative Assembly ($10.722 million O&M + $130,000 capital =$10.852 million total); Vote 24 Elections Office ($1.195 million O&M + $87,000 capital = $1.282 million total); Vote 23 Office of the Ombudsman ($2.202 million O&M + $10,000 capital = $2.212 million total);...
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
1/6 During today’s Orders of the Day @yukonassembly.bsky.social, Committee of the Whole will resume its examination of Bill No. 201, First Appropriation Act 2026-27. The first four votes for debate are those considered by the Members’ Services Board prior to being included in an appropriation bill.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 15/04/2026
An individual filed a complaint with our office because a government office had sent them a mass email that revealed their email address and those of the other recipients. Read about this and other stories that were resolved with our help. #YourStories ow.ly/SFHz50YvCb2
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 14/04/2026
We are recommending changes to Yukon's information and privacy laws. Learn more in the story below or listen here: bit.ly/4tT0lpH www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/absolu…
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'Absolutely awful': Yukon's access to information law under fire ahead of scheduled review | CBC News
The Yukon's Access To Information And Protection Of Privacy Act contains a clause that puts the onus on the public to take the government to court when it rejects recommendations from the information and privacy commissioner. That's a problem, says commissioner Jason Pedlar.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 13/04/2026
Our whistleblowing files quadrupled this year with three times the requests for advice and complaint files. We also had issues receiving records from YG departments so we established a memorandum of understanding that sets out clear expectations and timelines. Learn more: bit.ly/4ehqutw
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 07/04/2026
Our complaint and compliance files related to the Health Information Privacy and Management Act doubled in 2025. We helped custodians with 2x the privacy breach reports, 3x the privacy impact assessments, and 67% more requests for advice. We are here to help. yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 02/04/2026
The Ombudsman was even busier this year with a court case regarding budgetary interference from the government, 47% more files, and new outreach activities. Despite how busy we were, we resolved informal complaints faster than last year. yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/re…
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 01/04/2026
We were even busier in 2025. We had 74% more requests for advice: 2x the Health Information Privacy and Management Act requests and 4x the whistleblowing Act (PIDWA) requests. Learn more in this year's annual report in English or French: yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/re…
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 05/01/2026
We are hiring an Investigator and Compliance Review Officer for our Formal Investigation team. This dynamic position supports the Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Public Interest and Disclosure Commissioner. Apply by Friday, January 30th. yukonaccountability.ca/careers
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 06/11/2025
Come visit us in Dawson for light refreshments and learn how we can support you regarding fairness, privacy and access to information, and whistleblowing rights and protection. Join us on Friday, November 14th at YukonU. yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/ev…
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 09/10/2025
Happy Ombuds Day! Ombuds promote and protect fairness. We listen to concerns, offer advice, and investigate complaints about public services. We also provide guidance, recommendations, and resources to public organizations so they can deliver services fairly. We are here to help. bit.ly/4nCV4jf
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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
How is there still no office for Indigenous rights complaints? Six years after #MMIWG Calls to Action, #Canada still has no ombudsman. “To be honest with you, I’m kind of frustrated that we haven’t heard much response.” New from @jonthompson.bsky.social: ricochet.media/indigenous/m... #onpoli
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How is there still no office for Indigenous rights complaints?
Six years after MMIWG Calls to Action, Canada still has no ombudsman on Indigenous and human rights
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 09/09/2025
"Floyd McCormick, a longtime clerk of the Yukon legislature who's now retired, told CBC News the fact that the government has the power to overrule a decision from the privacy commissioner points to a systemic problem in the Yukon." Report and response: bit.ly/4pc6Mmd www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Privacy commissioner says Yukon Government is withholding information on Eagle Mine | CBC News
Yukon's information and privacy commissioner has found the government overstepped its authority to withhold information about last year's Eagle mine failure.
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 08/09/2025
Currently the Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioner cannot investigate municipalities. Over the years, he has requested the same authority found in the majority of Canadian jurisdictions. One of these changes would include municipalities under his jurisdiction. www.yukon-news.com/news/petitio...
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Petition to probe Faro mayor and council's conduct sent to Yukon minister
Minister of the Department of Community Services has received request for independent investigation into the Town of Faro mayor and council’s alleged wrongdoing
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 04/09/2025
Kwanlin Dün First Nation is seeking feedback by Wednesday, Sept. 10th on their new Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. There are prizes! www.kwanlindun.com/engagement/
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 05/09/2025
We concluded that the Department of Environment did not have the authority to withhold records about the Victoria Gold heap leach facility failure and recommended the records be released to the complainant. They are continuing to withhold 14 of the 33 pages. yukonaccountability.ca/ipc/reports
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 15/04/2025
Our busiest mandate in 2024 was the Information and Privacy Commissioner with 79% of our files with a 61% increase in ATIPPA files. Learn more about how we can help you in our 2024 Annual Report or Summary that are available in both official languages. bit.ly/4laTNiq
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 22/04/2025
50% less files were opened with the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner in 2024 than the year before. Public entities are also required to report on disclosures each year and only one failed to report. Learn more in our 2024 Annual Report or Summary. yukonaccountability.ca/pidc/reports
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 17/04/2025
Health information and privacy compliance files decreased by 48% last year. Health care providers are obliged by HIPMA, yet many are unaware of their responsibilities. We are here to support them. Read more in our 2024 Annual report or Summary. bit.ly/4laTNiq
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 04/04/2025
The Investigator and Compliance Review Officer with Formal Investigation assists the Ombudsman, Information and Privacy Commissioner and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. If you enjoy a fast-pace and have experience with investigations, please apply. yukonaccountability.ca/careers
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 08/04/2025
Too busy to read our 2024 Annual Report? We've got you covered. Our Summary highlights key findings, while the report allows you to dig deeper into what interests you. Learn how we can help you. English: bit.ly/4i223P4 French: bit.ly/4cmBO4S
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 10/04/2025
The Ombudsman produced double the formal investigations and public reports in 2024. These reports support transparency and promote accountability of the authorities we oversee. Learn more in our 2024 Annual Report or Summary in both official languages. bit.ly/4jiqWao
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 07/04/2025
The recommendations in the Safer School Action Plan Assessment have been implemented by the Department of Education. The recommendations resulted from our formal investigation into the sexualized assault of a child at Hidden Valley Elementary School. yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/re...
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 04/04/2025
The court decision on our budgetary independence is out. The Judge dismissed our petition but agreed that our Acts are written to ensure our independence and suggested that the Legislative Assembly may want to consider these concerns to ensure our true independence. bit.ly/4le9l5b
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 02/04/2025
Our files increased by 17% in 2024 - a 47% increase in complaints, twice the number of Ombudsman investigation reports, and a 46% increase in files closed. Learn how we can help you in our 2024 Annual Report or the Summary, available in English or French. yukonaccountability.ca/ombudsman/re...
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Yukon Ombudsman and Commissioners office @yukonaccountability.ca · 01/04/2025
We closed 16 files in the last two weeks - complaints and compliance files related to the public organizations we oversee. Our Informal Case Resolution team resolves 90% of our files - preventing escalation to a formal investigation which takes more time. Learn more: yukonaccountability.ca
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Jason Pedlar @med8or.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
“Site saving” is described in the report as the practice of securing a “first-come, first-served" campsite a day or more before one intends to camp, which is contrary to Yukon campground regulations.
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Jason Pedlar @med8or.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
An investigation report released in fall 2024 by the Yukon ombudsman’s office concluded that the Department of Environment’s lack of enforcement due to insufficient tracking of “site saving” is unfair.
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Jason Pedlar @med8or.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The new regulation strengthens the existing regulations that “address concerns about campsite occupancy” to ensure “fair access” to campgrounds.
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Jason Pedlar @med8or.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Site saving, pet control, noise: New Yukon parks regulations take effect in April
Yukon government has unveiled its new parks regulations effective April 1, 2025
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Jason Pedlar @med8or.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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Floyd McCormick @pivocerveza.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
A long thread about the Yukon cabinet and its legal opinions… www.yukon-news.com/news/yukon-o... “Yukon finance minister Sandy Silver replied to [@yukonassembly Speaker @JeremyHarperMLA] on the matter in a Dec. 27 letter. In it, the minister disagrees with Harper…(+)
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Yukon organizations voice concerns of budget interference from territorial government
Budgeting matter discussed in correspondence from Elections Yukon, Child and Youth Advocate, Ombudsman.
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