Information Commissioner of Canada Caroline Maynard’s 2018–19 annual report was tabled in Parliament. “The collaboration I have fostered with institutions over the year has been instrumental in achieving these results. That being said, much remains to be done to ensure timely access for Canadians and improve the overall health of the system” said Maynard. The report … Read more
Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard announced the recipients of the Information Commissioner’s Award. “I created this award to build a relationship of collaboration between the Office of the Information Commissioner and the institutions, but also to promote best practices. This year’s winners are inspiring role models for the Access to Information and Privacy community. While CSIS … Read more
Information Commissioner of Canada, Caroline Maynard, will be joining Canadians across the country, along with her provincial and territorial counterparts, to celebrate Right to Know Week from September 24 to 28, 2018. Each year, on September 28, Right to Know Day is celebrated around the world. In Canada, an entire week of activities is organized to raise … Read more
Caroline Maynard, Information Commissioner of Canada, tabled her 2017–18 annual report in Parliament. While the report features investigations and court decisions exclusively concluded during the last year of the former Information Commissioner’s mandate, it also outlines Commissioner Maynard’s priorities and her approach to fulfilling her role. “When I arrived at the OIC, I quickly realize … Read more
Suzanne Legault, Information Commissioner of Canada, tabled a special report in Parliament today entitled Failing to Strike the Right Balance – Recommendations to Improve Bill C-58: An Act to amend the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act and to make consequential amendments to other acts. “After studying the Bill, I have concluded that the proposed … Read more
The Information Commissioner of Canada announced the winner of the 2017 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. This year’s recipient is Darce Fardy, retired journalist at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Review Officer for Nova Scotia. “The 2017 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award is an opportunity to promote the achievements of advocates for the right to information,” said Information … Read more
The Information Commissioner of Canada has launched a call for nominations for the 2017 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. The award is presented annually to an individual, group or organization that demonstrates an exceptional contribution to the promotion and support of the principles of transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know. “The Grace-Pépin Award provides … Read more
Suzanne Legault, Information Commissioner of Canada, announced that she will not seek reappointment when her current term expires on June 28, 2017. “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve Canadians and the Parliament of Canada, as Canada’s Information Commissioner, over the past eight years. I am very proud of what my office has … Read more
Suzanne Legault, the Information Commissioner of Canada has launched a call for nominations for the 2016 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. The award is presented annually to an individual, group or organization that demonstrates an exceptional contribution to the promotion and support of the principles of transparency, accountability, and the public’s right to know. “We are looking … Read more
Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault tabled her 2015-2016 annual report in Parliament on June 16. The Commissioner completed several resource intensive investigations in 2015-2016 that have required the dedicated attention of teams of investigators, legal counsel and senior officials at the OIC. Throughout the report, the Commissioner emphasizes the necessity to modernize the Access to Information Act to ensure … Read more
