As the Doug Ford government prepared to replace the Endangered Species Act with new legislation, the province’s natural resources staff […]
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Ford government reverses plan to fight FOI disclosure of blue licence plate documents
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is reversing its decision to go to court to prevent the release of documents about […]
ICLMG submits a brief to SECU committee opposing state surveillance Bill C-22
On May 24, 2026, the ICLMG submitted our brief opposing state surveillance Bill C-22 to the SECU committee studying the […]
20260523 Access and Privacy Online
Your Access and Privacy Online News Summary for Saturday, May 23rd. This week, privacy and transparency are colliding with some […]
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to […]
ICLMG testifies against Bill C-9 at Senate committee
On May 20, 2026, the ICLMG testified against Bill C-9, the “Combatting Hate” Act, at the Standing Senate Committee on […]
1,700 people potentially affected after GNWT hacked
As many as 1,700 people may have been affected by a recent cybersecurity incident that remains under investigation, according to […]
Bill aims to curb domestic violence
The Quebec government has proposed new legislation to permit disclosures of personal information to individuals who believe their intimate partner […]
South Bruce continues practice of not recording council meetings despite regional trend
TEESWATER – A series of motions tied to transparency and accountability stirred debate at the May 12 South Bruce council […]
The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced it is supercharging its use […]
FIPA Bill C-25 Submission to LCJC
May 21, 2026 – BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA) thanks the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC) for […]