March 13, 2014
Information and Privacy Commissioner Encouraged by
Open Government Initiative and Access to Information Review
The following statement was released by Commissioner Ed Ring:
“I was very pleased today to note government’s commitment in the Speech from the Throne to proceed with its Open Government Initiative. This policy initiative represents a bold move towards the best, most progressive thinking in the world today on how governments should operate, by engaging citizens to a greater extent than ever before in the decisions that affect them. The only way this initiative can succeed in a meaningful way is through enhanced disclosure of information on a proactive basis, which was announced today as part of the Open Government Initiative, as well as through a best-in-class access to information law, which we hope to see as a result of the upcoming review of the ATIPPA.
In accordance with my authority to comment on government initiatives which affect access to information, my Office is ready and willing to provide whatever advice and encouragement it can to government as it works towards fulfilling these goals.”
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Media contact:Ed Ring
Information and Privacy Commissioner
709-729-6309
2014 03 13 10:00 a.m.