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Canada’s information laws are supposed to punish public servants that wrongfully keep information secret. But when it comes to laying charges, watchdogs find those laws have no teeth
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FOI laws are supposed to let Canadians see how governments and public servants work. Yet at every turn, the process gives institutions incentives to keep records hidden
The legislation meant to give Canadians access to federal government records needs real teeth.
Canadian governments are more talk than action when it comes to transparency and accountability, say some in watchdog ...
Liberals striving for 'balance' on federal transparency, Trudeau says by Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press Posted Dec 17, 2020 4:00 am EDT Last Updated Dec 17, 2020 at 4:14 am EDT OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says while he is committed to transparency in the federal government, being too forthcoming can hinder the government’s ability to wrestle with tough decisions. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Trudeau defended the Liberal record on openness, pointing to the publication of ministerial mandate letters and efforts to make more data available through restoration of the...