For All The Daily News, Views, & Trending Stories, Download Flip News CA App Today!

Liberals Propose Seven-Year Extension for Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard

  • The Liberal government has proposed a seven-year extension for Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard, who advocates for greater transparency in Canada’s access to information system.
  • Maynard aims to modernize the outdated Access to Information Act, originally enacted in 1983, by pushing for structural reforms.
  • Complaints about delays and exemptions persist, highlighting ongoing challenges in fulfilling public information requests.