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Trudeau, Huppé reinforce secrecy barriers

Meanwhile, the public remains deserted after 40 years of excessive secrecy under Canada's Access to Information Act and no one is really listening or willing to crack open the federal government's day-to-day operational records, writes Ken Rubin.

Opinion
BY KEN RUBIN
March 22, 2023

Opinion | BY KEN RUBIN | March 22, 2023

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While the Charter lets us dream, the Access to Information Act is a nightmare

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Treasury Board’s overdue review of Access Act is big on propaganda, light on recommendations

Treasury Board’s overdue review of Access Act is big on propaganda, light on recommendations

Liberals ‘foot dragging’ on access to information fix with mandatory parliamentary review two years late, say Conservatives

Liberals ‘foot dragging’ on access to information fix with mandatory parliamentary review two years late, say Conservatives

While the Charter lets us dream, the Access to Information Act is a nightmare

While the Charter lets us dream, the Access to Information Act is a nightmare

Liberals still stalling on transparency in government

Liberals still stalling on transparency in government

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Trudeau, Huppé reinforce secrecy barriers

Meanwhile, the public remains deserted after 40 years of excessive secrecy under Canada's Access to Information Act and no one is really listening or willing to crack open the federal government's day-to-day operational records, writes Ken Rubin.

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