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
Corporate Rules: The Real World of Business Regulation in Canada
Panelists: Bruce Campbell, Jason MacLean, Theresa McClenaghan, Jennifer Quaid
Moderator: James L. Turk
Does Cabinet Secrecy Unduly Undermine Open Government & the Public’s Right to Know?
Yan Campagnolo In conversation with Mel Cappe
Governing Big Tech in Canada
#4 in CFE Series: Taming Big Tech: Exploring the Alternatives
Taylor Owen - In Conversation with Andrew Clement
Ag-Gag Laws & the Public’s Right to Know
Panelists: Robert Cribb, Jodi Lazare, Richard Moon
Moderator: Cara Zwibel
Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age
Panelists: David Hutton, Mariette Pilon, Teresa Scassa
Moderator: Brenda McPhail
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