Power of Ombud to refuse to investigate
15(1)The Ombud, in his or her discretion, may refuse to investigate or cease to investigate a grievance if
(a)
an adequate remedy or right of appeal already exists, whether or not the petitioner has availed himself or herself of the remedy or right of appeal,
(b)
it is trivial, frivolous, vexatious or not made in good faith,
(c)
having regard to all the circumstances of the case, further investigation is unnecessary,
(d)
it relates to any decision, recommendation, act or omission that the petitioner has had knowledge of for more than one year before petitioning,
(e)
the petitioner does not have a sufficient personal interest in the subject matter of the grievance, or
(f)
upon a balance of convenience between the public interest and the person aggrieved, the Ombud is of the opinion that the grievance should not be investigated.
15(2)If the Ombud decides not to investigate or to cease to investigate a grievance, the Ombud shall inform the petitioner and any other interested person of the decision and may provide reasons.
1967, c.18, s.15; 2017, c.1, s.3