The public explanation obligation of decision-makers in authority

Public accountability means the obligation of decision-makers in authority to explain publicly, fully and fairly what they intend to bring about, for whom and why, and how they are carrying out common sense responsibilities and intentions.

Ursula Franklin, pictured at the 2006 launch of 'The Ursula Franklin Reader' at the University of Toronto's Massey College in Toronto. The late and renowned scientist and educator's insights into the workings of society was unmatched in her lifetime.Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

August 7, 2017

VICTORIA, B.C.—Citizens need to know the intentions of decision-makers in authority, especially when it comes to issues that would affect them in important ways. Explanations help people understand the implications of political decisions, but people must know the intents and reasons before decisio...

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