N.L. government looking to deter access-to-information requests, critics say Ahead of an upcoming review of access-to-information laws, critics are calling suggested changes — some coming from the highest levels of government — self-serving and deeply concerning. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jan 06, 2021 6:00 AM NT | Last Updated: January 6 Public agencies receive thousands of information requests from members of the public every year, but recent submissions to the review committee would deter people from ever making them, the privacy commissioner says.(Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)