Canada's information commissioners call for a duty to document.

PositionE-DISCOVERY - Brief article

Canada's information commissioners have asked their respective governments to create a legislated requirement for public entities to document issues related to their deliberations, actions, and decisions.

In a joint resolution, information commissioners expressed concerns about the trend of no records responses for access to information requests. According to the resolution, this weakens Canadians' right of access and the accountability framework that is the foundation of Canada's access to information laws. Without adequate records, it is also difficult for public entities to make evidence-based decisions, fulfill legal obligations, and preserve historical records.

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Canada's information commissioners have urged...

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