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Annual Members’ Meeting
Ontario Ombudsman to deliver keynote address
André Marin
Ontario Ombudsman André Marin will address the College’s Annual Meeting of Members on June 2 on the topic of restoration of public trust in government agencies.
“The College has a duty to serve and protect the public interest and to inspire public confidence in the teaching profession,” says College Registrar Michael Salvatori, OCT. “Although the College is not a government agency, its powers were delegated to it by the government through the Ontario College of Teachers Act.”
First appointed in 2005, Marin was reappointed as Ontario’s sixth Ombudsman last June for another five-year term. He brings to the Ombudsman’s office a highly respected and extensive background in the oversight of public institutions.
Marin’s investigations have sparked widespread reforms in sectors as far-ranging as the lottery system, property assessment and the screening of newborns – affecting millions of Ontarians. His systemic administrative investigations have also drawn the interest of the global ombudsman community.
Prior to his appointment as Ombudsman of Ontario, Marin served as Canada’s first Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, where he was responsible for the investigation of complaints from those serving in the Canadian military as well as civilian members. His work led to the resolution of problems and recommendations to ensure accountability, transparency and the integration of ethics into Canada’s military.
Before becoming the military ombudsman, Marin was Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General from 1996 to 1998. The SIU is an independent civilian agency mandated to maintain public confidence in Ontario’s police services by assuring that police actions resulting in serious injury or death are subjected to rigorous, independent investigations.
Marin received his law degree from the University of Ottawa, graduating magna cum laude in 1989.
The Ombudsman of Ontario is an officer of the Provincial Legislature and is independent of government and political parties. His job is to ensure government accountability through effective oversight of the administration of government services.
Don’t miss the chance to hear André Marin and ask questions at this year’s annual meeting of members.
Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2 at the Ontario College of Teachers, 101 Bloor Street West, 14th floor. A reception will follow in the members’ lounge. RSVP to outreach@oct.ca.
