Tag: Access to Information Law

Information Commissioner’s Office Has Seen ‘Record Influx’ of Complaints Over Past Year, Committee Hears

The Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada, responsible for assisting individuals who feel federal offices have not respected their rights granted under the Access to Information Act, has seen a “record influx” in the number of complaints filed since last year, a House of Commons committee has heard. Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard told the Commons…


Include Offices of PM, Ministers Under Access to Information Law: Info Watchdog

OTTAWA—The federal information watchdog is calling for the offices of the prime minister and other cabinet members to be included under the Access to Information Act. Information commissioner Caroline Maynard says the records these offices hold, with the exception of those of a personal or political nature, should be accessible to the public. Maynard makes…