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From the Publisher
An important and valuable volume, Brokering Access should be read not only by academics, journalists, and activists, but also by political and bureaucratic actors who are entrusted with interpreting and applying the access laws at the national and provincial level.- Paul G. Thomas, professor emeritus, University of Manitoba
When freedom of information can be obstructed under false claims of national security, we all need to ask ourselves, how does this reflect upon the nature of our democracy? It is frustrating that books like this one still need to be published. But the fact that they are being published, and they are being read - and I would strongly encourage all Canadians to read this one - is a good sign.
- Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner for the Province of Ontario
Overview
Is the business of public officials any of the public'sbusiness? Most Canadians would argue that it is - that wecitizens are entitled to enquire and get answers about ourgovernment's actions. Access to information (ATI) is widelyregarded as a fundamental right, consistent with the notion that ademocratic government should be open, accountable, and citizen-driven.Yet, on a practical level, there still exists a struggle between thepublic's pursuit of transparency and the ...