Tag: Freedom of Information
Two weeks left to submit nominations for the Grace-Pépin Access to...
Journalists have just two weeks left to nominate an individual, group or organization for the 2013 Grace- Pépin Access to Information Award. All nominees...
Canadian Right to Know Week is September 23-28
Each year, Right to Know (RTK) Week is celebrated globally as a way to raise awareness about people’s right to access government information while...
Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award accepting nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. First established in September 2010, the annual award recognizes the efforts of...
Government of Alberta to review FOIP Act
Alberta’s Associate Minister of Accountability, Transparency and Transformation Don Scott has announced the opening of consultations to guide possible changes to the province’s Freedom...
Government launches new Open Data web portal
In an effort to increase transparency and make government data more accessible for the public, the federal government has updated its Open Data website...
World Press Freedom Panel
In keeping with World Press Freedom Day, INK+BEYOND 2013 hosted a World Press Freedom Panel comparing and contrasting accessibility of information in Canada and...
Share your views on the Access to Information Act
For the 30th anniversary of Canada’s Access to Information Act, Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault has launched a review of the act, and is seeking...
Freedom of information changes proposed for the Yukon
Changes are ahead for freedom of information legislation in the Yukon. On November 1, the Government of Yukon tabled Bill 48, which would amend...
Seventh annual National Freedom of Information Audit out now
Newspapers Canada released its seventh annual National Freedom of Information (FOI) Audit on September 24 at the Sunshine Summit in Calgary. The launch of...
Freedom of Information Audit to be released on September 24
Newspapers Canada will release its seventh annual national Freedom of Information (FOI) audit and related materials on Monday, September 24. The launch of the...