Government & Corporate Transparency
The Issue
Canadians’ right of access to information held by governments and public agencies is embarrassingly inadequate. Internationally, the quality of our access to information law ranks 59th out of 102 countries. The implementation of the law makes matters even worse – often imposing excessive delays, high costs, and significant censorship. Even more limited is the public’s right of access to information about the decisions and practices of the corporate sector that increasingly shape every aspect of our lives.
Why It Matters
Healthy democracy depends on an informed public with ready access to the information it needs to engage in effective political decision-making.
Our Work
The Centre for Free Expression works to promote greater government and corporate transparency through public education and advocacy for better right to know laws and practices.
Resources
Supreme Court Grants CFE Leave to Intervene in Public Interest Standing Case
The Supreme Court of Canada has granted the Centre for Free Expression leave to intervene in its consideration of an important upcoming
August 17, 2021
New CFE Report: It’s Time for Change! 206 Recommendations for Reforms to Canada’s Access to Information Act
Canada’s Access to Information Act was adopted more than 35 years ago and has aged badly.
August 9, 2021
It’s Time for Change! 206 Recommendations for Reforms to Canada’s Access to Information Act
By Stanley L. Tromp
August 3, 2021
Right to Information Alliance Canada
The Right to Information Alliance Canada (RTIAC) is network of organizations dedicated to helping advance the advocacy of access and transparency issues by member organizations individually and collectively.
Avoiding Accountability by Misusing Public Agencies: Metrolinx as Example
Many community groups are debating and challenging transit plans by Metrolinx, the powerful Ontario agency created to supplant municipalities in Southern Ontario.