It's not the rash harassment allegations, Tasering incidents or allegations of fraud that threaten public confidence in the RCMP, but rather society's move away from deferring to authority, says the force's watchdog.

Frechette draws a line distinguishing his personality as a cyclist and as the parliamentary budget officer. But surely there’s a parallel between the assertive man he is on a bike and in the role of PBO?

Karen Shepherd, Canada's lobbying commissioner, says she needs the ability to impose fines.

The privacy watchdog’s office is one without enough bite, a fact the commissioner will be the first to admit. In a few words, there aren’t enough incentives, she says.

Canada's ethics watchdog had 40 years in the public service, during which she helped shape the country's fundamental law—and became the first woman at Justice Canada to require maternity leave.

The auditor general is responsible for some of the most explosive stories out of Ottawa. But Michael Ferguson doesn't worry about leaving his stamp on the office.

Ensuring every Canadian speaks English and French was never the goal, Official Languages Commissioner Graham Fraser says. It's actually almost the opposite.

Mario Dion's task was to rebuild an office plagued with accusations of dishonesty and corruption. His affinity for challenges inspired him to come out of retirement.

It’s difficult for Suzanne Legault, Canada’s information commissioner, to believe where a piece of legislation once considered ground-breaking has wound up.

Preserving the integrity of the country’s elections proved more challenging than Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand had anticipated.