Carney is building a secrecy black hole for his ‘national interest’ projects 

No minister or the prime minster himself is claiming ‘national interest’ projects give Canadians greater transparency when they know the exact opposite is true.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and his officials know the new legislation grants them extraordinary cover to wheel and deal behind the backs of Canadians, writes Ken Rubin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY KEN RUBIN
September 30, 2026

OTTAWA—Transparency has been on life support for some time with previous governments widening what is exempt or excluded in the “public interest.” That includes using national security claims.

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