An individual contacted OmbudsPEI to complain about the process for how government contracts are awarded to private service providers on PEI. The individual disputed the reasons for why their own bids had been unsuccessful and complained of a lack of transparency and availability of policy governing the procurement process. They believed that the lack of…
Read articleWe received a complaint about the approval of a development at 251 Kelpie Lane in Point Deroche alleging that it violated provincial legislation in two ways. The complainant believed that the new buildings were unlawfully closer to the shoreline than their predecessors and did not meet environmental buffer zone setback requirements. They also complained that…
Read articleDuring a Covid-19 self-isolation period following a complainant’s return to PEI, he relapsed into serious alcohol abuse. With the help of the RCMP and paramedics, he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) for treatment. While he waited to be transferred to the Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility (PATF) for rehabilitation, he was given diazepam…
Read articleA person who lived in the area of a rezoned property was surprised to learn that the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) ordered the rezoning following an appeal to it by the developer. Confused and frustrated, the resident reached out to IRAC with questions. In an appeal hearing, IRAC substituted its decision for that…
Read articleFollowing reports in the media suggesting that Charlottetown City Council may have held discussions in closed session that were not permitted by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), OmbudsPEI began an assessment to determine what happened. We learned that a topic had been discussed in a closed council meeting that was unrelated to the topic announced…
Read articleA man planning to develop a property contacted us to complain that he was unfairly charged fees for a development permit. The man believed that the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge/Hope River/Bayview/Cavendish/North Rustico did not have the authority to withhold the development permit until he paid the fees. He also complained that the municipality provided…
Read articleA woman who was subject to guardianship and trusteeship under the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) contacted our office with complaints about her experience. She believed the PGT should have noticed sooner that the psychological condition that caused her to be placed under care had improved. She also complained that the PGT made decisions on…
Read articleAn inmate at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC) complained that medical staff were not treating his acute breathing problems. Despite repeatedly asking for a medical assessment and submitting internal complaint forms about a lack of medical care, he received no response. We contacted PCC through our informal resolution process to inquire about the man’s medical…
Read articleThree inmates at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC) were subject to a group strip search in front of two correctional officers. Under threat of being placed into separate confinement if they refused, the three men complied. Despite bringing complaints against the officers involved, the men did not believe their concerns were being adequately addressed by…
Read articleA man in custody at the Provincial Correctional Centre (PCC) complained that he was being prevented from contacting his sister. Staff at the PCC denied the request because they believed he was lying about their relationship. Our investigator confirmed their relationship. We relayed that information to PCC. They made their own enquiries and confirmed to…
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