Access to Information Act

Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference Gets to Work

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has begun its work.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has begun its work.
  • The Inquiry will hold public hearings in each phase of its work.
  • "The work to set up an independent Public Inquiry, particularly one that deals with national security issues, is complex," said Commissioner Hogue.
  • The Inquiry will also set up a process so that members of the public can submit information to the Inquiry and/or share their observations.

It's not a secret anymore: Canada Border Services nabs national dis-honour

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.

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  • During the summer of 2022, the CBSA told media outlets there were a total of five companies that had received contracts related to the app.
  • That number skyrocketed to a total of 27 contracts involving 23 unique companies, in documents the agency later submitted to Parliament.
  • For a decade, the department kept secret a scientific study that raised serious questions about the safety of salmon-farming operations in British Columbia.
  • Earlier this month, the Toronto Police Service was recognized as the winner in the law enforcement category.

Time's up, game's over: Toronto Police Service recognized with 2022 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievements in Government Secrecy

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Instead, TPS delayed, taking two years to respond to the journalist's request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .

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  • Instead, TPS delayed, taking two years to respond to the journalist's request under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act .
  • In May 2022, via an interim decision, the TPS was ordered to comply with the journalist's original request to provide the data electronically.
  • "This kind of roadblock is all too common for journalists when reporting on police forces in Canada," said Jolly.
  • Last year, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received an unprecedented double-citation in the Code of Silence's law enforcement category .

DATES SET FOR SECOND PHASE OF FEDERAL FLUORIDE TRIAL

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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The start date for the final phase of our federal lawsuit against the EPA over the neurotoxicity of fluoridation chemicals has been scheduled for January 29th, 2024.

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  • The start date for the final phase of our federal lawsuit against the EPA over the neurotoxicity of fluoridation chemicals has been scheduled for January 29th, 2024.
  • The Court set aside two weeks for testimony and cross-examination of expert witnesses focused on new evidence and science published since the last trial dates in 2020, including the NTP's 6-year systematic review of fluoride's neurotoxicity.
  • The NTP has announced that their Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) will hold a public meeting on May 4th.
  • FAN Director, Stuart Cooper: "At the end of the day, our two major goals of getting the judge to hold a second phase of the trial and getting a concrete date scheduled for its start were both achieved."

Senate Estimates opening statement

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Integrity Commissioner to TekSavvy: CRTC Chair may have breached Conflict of Interest Act

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).

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  • CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).
  • The CIEC is responsible for administering the Conflict of Interest Act, and oversees compliance of senior officials, including Governor in Council appointees such as Mr. Scott.
  • In response, the Integrity Commissioner notified TekSavvy that " since your allegation with regard to Mr. Scott's ex parte meetings may concern a possible breach of the Conflict of Interest Act, I must refer your disclosure to the Office of the CIEC."
  • The CIEC has informed TekSavvy that "the Commissioner considers all matters referred by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in order to determine if there is reason to believe that the Act has been contravened."

BY PREMIER AND MINISTER OF FINANCE HON. ANDREW A. FAHIE ON THE SUBMISSION OF THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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On 4thApril 2022, His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG kindly informed me of his receipt of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report from Sir Gary Hickinbottom.

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  • On 4thApril 2022, His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin CMG kindly informed me of his receipt of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report from Sir Gary Hickinbottom.
  • Following my administration's review, we will submit a comprehensive written response to the report.
  • At our meeting, I also reiterated that my Administration has never been against a COI.
  • I look forward to reviewing the COI report once received and having initial discussions with Governor Rankin on its contents.

TekSavvy seeks investigation of CRTC Chair by federal Integrity Commissioner

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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CHATHAM, ON, March 2, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy") today filed a disclosure to the federal Integrity Commissioner, seeking an investigation into wrongdoing by Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "CRTC").

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, March 2, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy") today filed a disclosure to the federal Integrity Commissioner, seeking an investigation into wrongdoing by Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the "CRTC").
  • This meeting occurred just one week after the CRTC opened an active file to hear Bell's application to reverse its 2019 decision to lower wholesale internet rates.
  • The CRTC later arbitrarily approved Bell's request and reversed its own decision, resulting in less competition and higher internet prices for millions of Canadians.
  • Scott's private meeting with Bibic during a contentious proceeding about federal utility pricing has garnered much public attention.

Out of sight, but not out of mind: Laying bare the RCMP's efforts to evade public transparency

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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The first citation was bestowed on the RCMP for their efforts to impede journalists from covering public opposition to the logging of an old-growth forest at Fairy Creek , on Vancouver Island.

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  • The first citation was bestowed on the RCMP for their efforts to impede journalists from covering public opposition to the logging of an old-growth forest at Fairy Creek , on Vancouver Island.
  • In particular, the jury took note of the RCMP's efforts to obstruct journalists' access to the area through the use of illegal exclusion zones and other methods of obstruction.
  • "The unwillingness of the RCMP to meet basic requirements of transparency - to which they are legally obligated - is sadly nothing new," said Jolly.
  • In addition to the RCMP, Stratford City Council (municipal), the provincial government of British Columbia (provincial), and Indigenous Services Canada (federal) headlined this year's winners.

CAJ sounds alarm about Canada's broken Access to Information regime

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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To mark #RTK2021, the CAJ is working with the Public Service Information Community Connection (PSICC) on their Right to Know Week festivities .

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  • To mark #RTK2021, the CAJ is working with the Public Service Information Community Connection (PSICC) on their Right to Know Week festivities .
  • The Liberal Party's response did not directly address the questions, instead citing "significant" amendments to the Access to Information Act.
  • "It speaks volumes that, across the political spectrum, civil society organizations agree that this system is broken," said CAJ president Brent Jolly.
  • The CAJ is Canada's largest national professional organization for journalists from all media, representing more than 1000 members across the country.