The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on the NDP government to strengthen transparency and improve public access to information.
The group argues that recent actions have made it harder for citizens and journalists to obtain government records, raising concerns about accountability. They say access-to-information laws are intended to ensure openness, but current practices are limiting their effectiveness.
According to the federation, delays in processing requests, increased redactions, and broader exemptions are contributing to reduced transparency. They contend that this trend makes it more difficult for the public to understand how decisions are made and how taxpayer money is spent.
The organization is urging the government to take steps to restore confidence in the system, including improving response times, narrowing the use of exemptions, and ensuring that disclosure rules are applied more consistently.
Overall, the federation says greater transparency is essential to maintaining trust in government institutions.
