Ford government goes to court to fight FOI release of blue licence plate documents
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is seeking a judicial review to prevent the release of documents related to the controversial blue licence plates. Critics argue this move reflects a broader trend of secrecy and a lack of transparency in the Ford administration. The government claims the documents contain confidential advice, despite a public interest in their disclosure as determined by the information and privacy commissioner.
- ▪The Ford government is going to court to block the release of documents regarding blue licence plates.
- ▪Critics, including Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, accuse the government of promoting secrecy.
- ▪The information and privacy commissioner has ruled that there is a compelling public interest in disclosing the records.
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Open this photo in gallery:One of Doug Ford's vehicles at the Ontario legislature sporting a blue licence plate in Toronto in February, 2020.Frank Gunn/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOntario Premier Doug Ford’s government is going to court to try to prevent the release of documents about its ill-fated blue licence plates, a move that comes amid a broader clampdown on public access to government records.Lawyers for the government have applied for a judicial review of decisions by Ontario’s information and privacy commissioner ordering the province to release documents in response to a freedom-of-information request by The Canadian Press.While access to the documents should not be affected by recent, controversial changes…
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