Freedom of Information

Without transparency, billions in stimulus could be wasted

Ottawa/Vancouver – The Canadian Newspaper Association, Canadian Taxpayers Federation and BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) are urging Prime Minister Harper to follow President Barack Obama’s lead and act immediately to remove the shackles on access to information on his government’s decisions.

Prairies get top marks: Quebec, N.B., far behind, says CBC

Canada’s Police among Worst Offenders for Freedom of Information Compliance

The CNA’s 4th annual National FOI Audit received extensive coverage across all platforms including television earlier this month.

The principles of transparency and accountability dictate that, whether it is convenient for them or not, governments must operate in glass houses. That is the price of democracy.

Newspaper group says all organizations primarily funded by government should be transparent and accountable

In spite of increased calls for accountability and governments’ commitments to improve transparency, the Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) has found that most Canadian governments continue

The Canadian Newspaper Association (CNA) is the voice of Canada’s daily newspaper industry, representing 81 daily newspapers published across Canada in English, French and Chinese, with daily

Mr Chair, allow me first to thank you for this opportunity to address the Committee.

Ottawa, April 12, 2006 - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the Canadian Newspaper Association are calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to honour campaign promises to end a culture of secrecy in Ottawa by committing to a timetable for enacting reforms to the Access to Information Act before the next federal election.