Info commissioner nominee aims to tackle government culture that suppresses information, creates delays

Information commissioner nominee Caroline Maynard appeared before Senate and House committees this week, where she pledged to reduce the complaint backlog and push for transparency in government.

Caroline Maynard, who was nominated by the prime minister to become Canada's next information commissioner, appeared before Senate and House committees this week to answer questions about her appointment. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

February 28, 2018

The prospective access to information watchdog said this week she will tackle a culture in government institutions that denies access to information, but nominee Caroline Maynard resisted calls to criticize a bill her predecessor and opposition parties have slammed fo...

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