Press Release Department: Federal - Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime

The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) released a report that concludes an 18-month systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual violence in Canada’s criminal justice system. The report identifies persistent systemic barriers. Rethinking Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence: a systemic investigation offers 43 recommendations for actionable, practical reforms. The full release … Read more

The Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime announced the launch of a systemic investigation on the experiences of survivors of sexual assault within the Canadian criminal justice system. In early February, the OFOVC informed key government officials, including Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani (Parkdale–High Park, Ont.), Minister of … Read more

Heidi Illingworth, the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, released a Progress Report: The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (CVBR) and called upon Parliament to conduct its Statutory Review of the legislation. Illingworth stated “Victims and survivors of crime deserve rights that are respected and upheld by all criminal justice officials. I believe the Canadian Victims Bill of … Read more

Sue O’Sullivan, Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime held a press conference to release her response to the recently tabled Victims Bill of Rights, Bill C-32. In her response, the ombudsman shares her view that the bill marks a significant cultural shift in Canada’s legislative landscape towards a system that more fully considers and integrates victims in … Read more

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime Sue O’Sullivan marked National Victims of Crime Awareness Week by congratulating victims and victim advocates for their part in helping to bring about the recently announced Victims Bill of Rights and by encouraging Canadians to share their views on the bill in the coming months. The full release is … Read more

Canada’s Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O’Sullivan, provided her initial reaction to the newly introduced Victims’ Bill of Rights. “While the Bill doesn’t cover all of the areas victims have told us need attention, it does mark an historic and important shift for victims of crime in Canada by clearly acknowledging the important role they … Read more

Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Sue O’Sullivan, responded to the tabling of the 2014 federal budget. O’Sullivan commended the government for its inclusion of funds to support the pending Victims Bill of Rights, to develop and implement a national DNA-based missing persons index and to continue efforts to reduce violence against Aboriginal women and … Read more

Sue O'Sullivan, Canada's federal ombudsman for Victims of Crime released a report containing nearly 30 recommendations to the Government of Canada on how to better meet the needs of victims. The report summarizes the findings of a two-day national forum held by her office earlier this year. "These recommendations represent not only victims concerns from … Read more

The Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC) released its 2011-2012 Annual Report, outlining the recommendations, key achievements and activities of the office in its work to assist victims of crime in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-957-4681.

Sue O'Sullivan, federal ombudsman for victims of crime marked National Victims of Crime Awareness Week by recognizing the challenges victims face and urging the government to make positive change for victims of crime in the coming year. On April 18 and 19, 2013, the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime hosted a … Read more