We need proper documentation in these extraordinary times, says Canada’s information commissioner

If the government is to inspire the confidence in Canadians that will be required to successfully navigate this challenging period as a nation, timely decision-making and the proper documentation of both the decisions and any resulting actions must go hand in hand.

Canada's Access to Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard. 'I am of the firm view that institutions ought to display leadership by proactively disclosing information that is of fundamental interest to Canadians, particularly during this time of crisis when Canadians are looking for trust and reassurance from their government without undue delays.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY CAROLINE MAYNARD

April 1, 2020

OTTAWA—In these extraordinary times, it is understandable that our collective focus as a society is on existential matters of public health and security. We all acknowledge the need for our leaders and decision-makers to be able to react quickly to events and make timely decisions in the best inte...

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