(Niagara At Large is posting the following media release from the office of Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin for all those who have visited this site at www.niagaraatlarge.com in recent days for accounts of the mahem in Toronto during the recent G20 summit by Niagara area residents.)
TORONTO, Friday, July 9, 2010 – Ontario Ombudsman André Marin today announced he is launching an investigation into the origin and subsequent communication of the controversial security regulation passed by the province prior to the June 26-27 G20 summit.
Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin
The Ombudsman’s office has received 22 complaints relating to the G20, including several alleging that a lack of transparency and public communication about the regulation led to an atmosphere of secrecy and confusion and contributed to violations of civil liberties. “The complaints we’ve received so far raise serious concerns about this regulation and the way it was communicated, and I think there is a very strong public interest in finding out exactly what happened and how that affected the rest of the events of the G20 weekend,” Mr. Marin said.
The investigation is expected to be completed within 90 days, Mr. Marin said. Anyone who has a complaint or relevant information is asked to call 1-800-263-1830 during business hours or complete an online complaint form at www.ombudsman.on.ca .
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Notice to media: Mr. Marin will be available for interviews by telephone today between 11 a.m. and noon only. To arrange to speak to him, please contact:
Linda Williamson
Director of Communications
Tel: 416-586-3426
lwilliamson@ombudsman.on.ca
Elena Yunusov
Communications Officer
Tel: 416-586-3521
eyunusov@ombudsman.on.ca
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My friend was on the bike block and was beaten up by the cops, we need to really push for a public inquiry. Get back to and let me know what is going to happen with a public inquiry.
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