Freedom of information is not a game © 2026 by Policy Options: Spencer Izen is republished under license CC BY-ND 4.0 At a recent meeting of Canadian freedom of information (FOI) researchers and advocates, the series of changes to provincial access legislation over the past year was called a race to the bottom. Last fall, […]

FIPA report calls for a new way to understand whether B.C.’s freedom of information system is working.  The Press Release The original press release: Transparency Systems Must Themselves Be Transparent Summary Recommendations The Full report The full report is available for download here: https://fipa.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260615-Drawing-Access-Together-An-Access-Assessments-Report.pdf.  Learn more

FIPA report calls for a new way to understand whether B.C.’s freedom of information system is working.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, B.C. 2026.06.18 — The B.C. Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) is releasing Drawing Access Together, a report based on over three years of research into the province’s freedom of information (FOI) systems.   The report finds that most public bodies do not maintain documented standards […]