Bureaucrats Told to Keep Freedom of Information Requests Moving Despite Doug Ford’s New Secrecy Rules

Bureaucrats told to keep freedom of information requests moving despite Doug Ford’s new secrecy rules

In the wake of Doug Ford's controversial amendment to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, there has been confusion about what can be made public.

Transparency watchdog urgently looking for answers on Ontario’s sudden FOI freeze

A message sent to senior staff within the government's access to information departments before the long weekend told them to stop releasing all official communications.

Ford government freezes FOI requests amid controversy

Ministries’ FOI coordinators were instructed not to issue decisions, contact program areas

Doug Ford is protecting his government from Accountability, not Protecting Ontario

Language English News Content: Doug Ford is protecting his government from Accountability, not Protecting Ontario   OSHAWA – After Doug Ford furthered his attack on the Freedom of Information process by freezing all existing applications and decisions across all ministries, the Leader of the Official Opposition, Marit Stiles, released the following statement:   “The speed at which this premier is moving to hide records from the public is alarmi…