Alberta government stumbles on freedom of information compliance probe

Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:21 pm

An investigation by Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner has lambasted the provincial government for repeatedly failing to adhere to its own access and freedom of information rules. The report highlights a concerning lack of transparency and accountability in handling public records and prompts serious governance questions.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta government violated freedom of information laws, information watchdog finds

Investigation by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner concludes province is ‘non-compliant’ with access to information law

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta government failed to follow access to information rules

"Accountability is the cornerstone of the exercise of good governance," Alberta Information and Privacy Commissioner Diane McLeod noted in her report released May 9.

globalnews.ca / Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

A new report from Alberta's information and privacy commissioner has chastised the provincial government for "wrongfully" denying freedom of information requests.

thestar.com / Investigation finds Alberta government non-compliant with freedom of information laws

EDMONTON - Alberta's access to information watch dog has found the provincial government to be non-compliant with its own freedom of information rules.

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