Département de science politique
Faculté des sciences sociales

Université Laval

We will expand the role of the Information Commissioner, giving them the power to issue binding orders for disclosure.

Real Change: A New Plan For a Strong Middle Class (page 24)

"In addition, informed by consultations with the Information Commissioner and stakeholders, and advice from Parliamentarians, the Government will move forward on our commitments to revitalize access to information, including empowering the Information Commissioner to order government information to be released […]." ("Growing The Middle Class" Budget 2016-2017)

C-58 legislation summary

"Enhancing the capacity of the Office of the Information Commissioner to resolve complaints about the handling of public access to information requests ($2.9 million in 2018– 19 to the Office of the Information Commissioner). This funding reinforces the Government’s commitment to openness and transparency concerning access to information."

(Equality Growth - A Strong Middle Class page 197, February 27, 2018)

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