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Number available for the public to report suspected cases of Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program fraud

• callers will be asked for the name and address, and if possible the phone number, of the person who may be cheating
• callers can remain anonymous.

Works to protect, promote and advance respect for human rights

• may initiate applications or intervene in cases before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
• policy development, research and analysis
• public education and training
• reports to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

Working Together -- e-learning training video for public, private and not-for-profit sectors towards completing Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) requirements

Independent oversight agency

• receives, manages and oversees all public complaints about the conduct of a police officer or the policies and services of a police service in Ontario
• complaints can be about regional and municipal police services or the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) only
• conducts systemic reviews of police services and audits of complaint services
• outreach and education sessions with police and the public about the processes for making a complaint in the public complaints system
• brochures available in French, Chinese, Filipino, Hindi, Punjabi, Russian, Tamil, Ukrainian, Urdu

Independent quasi-judicial civilian tribunal

• functions separately from police
• conducts hearings regarding appeals of police disciplinary penalties
• conducts investigations and inquiries into the conduct of chiefs of police, police officers, members of police services boards, auxiliary members of a police service, special constables and municipal law enforcement officers
• cases heard by 1-3 member panel
• agency of Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General under Tribunals Ontario

Advocates on behalf of elderly (including individual residents and their families) and others in Ontario nursing homes * advocates for a quality long-term care system that meets the needs of residents, families and staff * e-mail notices and information for members * check-list available that suggests questions to ask long-term care homes under consideration * advocates are available to help with questions/concerns