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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.

Much ado about something: Stratford City Council selected as 2021's 'most secretive' municipal body

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Stratford City Council has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the municipal category.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Stratford City Council has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the municipal category.
  • An MZO allows the minister of municipal affairs and housing to approve zoning projects without public consultation or chances for appeal.
  • A third request was told that a study commissioned by the city was confidential because it was given to the city solicitor.
  • The city council agreed, in late December, to rescind the bylaw it created to prevent the citizens from participating.

Ignoble efforts by B.C. government to short-circuit citizens from accessing their rights to information separated itself from the rest in 2021

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.

Key Points: 
  • have been selected as the 2021 recipients of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.
  • government was selected as the winner for its efforts to materially harm the public's right to information through new legislation.
  • On October 18, 2021, the Horgan government introduced Bill 22 , an Act to amend B.C.
  • This really sets the Premier, and his government, apart from the rest of the pack this year."

Ottawa Police Service recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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TORONTO, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ottawa Police Service has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the law enforcement category.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 2, 2021 /CNW/ - The Ottawa Police Service has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the law enforcement category.
  • The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is being recognized for its complete and utter violation of both the spirit and intent of Freedom of Information legislation.
  • As reported in The Ottawa Citizen , a grieving family applied to the Ottawa Police Service, under Ontario's Freedom of Information law, for a copy of an "accident reconstruction report" that could have helped explain to them why a family member died tragically in a pedestrian road incident.
  • Last year, police forces in Sudbury, Ont., Windsor, Ont., Peterborough, Ont., Longueuil, QC., Quebec City, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, and the Ontario Provincial Police shared the distinction.

City of North Bay recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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How the city has spent more than $60,000 in legal fees to block any information going public about North Bay Hydro's purchase of Espanola Hydro.

Key Points: 
  • How the city has spent more than $60,000 in legal fees to block any information going public about North Bay Hydro's purchase of Espanola Hydro.
  • "These patterns of blocking public access and scrutiny to how public dollars are being spent in the Gateway City is extremely troubling," said John Hinds, president and CEO of News Media Canada.
  • "City officials are slowly tightening the screws on transparency.
  • The City of North Bay was recognized with a 'dishonourable mention' in last year's municipal category, which was won by the Town of Erin, Ont.

Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2021 /CNW/ -Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2021 /CNW/ -Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.
  • Ultimately, Environment Canada was forced to file access to information requests to get the scientific data from Quebec.
  • Quebec told the Ottawa Citizen that it only asked for formal access requests "where appropriate," but gave no further explanation.
  • Recent winners in the provincial category include: The Government of Alberta , Ambulance New Brunswick , and Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.

Federal Cabinet recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Federal Cabinet is the 2020 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Federal Cabinet is the 2020 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category.
  • The Cabinet is recognized for suppressing public access to details about very large loansat times amounting to billions of dollarsgiven to corporations out of the public purse.
  • Yet, the public was kept in the dark about the transactions, each of which posed some risk to the federal treasury.
  • The awards jury has also recognized the Department of National Defense and The Treasury Board of Canada with "dishonourable mentions" in the federal category.