Poilievre’s transparency promises fall short

Pierre Poilievre says he wants the federal information commissioner to take on Ottawa’s 'gatekeepers.' But he's not offering to cut back on ATIP exemptions or exclusions. Nor is he promising changes to the many sentries whose special secrecy privileges prevent greater transparency and stymie good government.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addresses the Conservative caucus on the Hill on Jan. 28, 2024.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KEN RUBIN

February 19, 2024

OTTAWA–Pierre Poilievre's recent “pledge” to create a new transparency era may seem exciting, but could go nowhere and falls short.

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