What Do Ontario's FOI Changes Mean for Transparency?
The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
April 2, 202628m 50s
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Show Notes
Ontario's 2026 budget and a proposed overhaul of freedom-of-information laws have dominated headlines, but critics warn some of the most significant changes are escaping scrutiny. As the Ford government moves to rewrite access-to-information rules and quietly advance key budget measures, transparency advocates and political observers ask what is being overlooked, and why it matters. We're joined by The Trillium's Jessica Smith Cross, Transparency International Canada's Salvator Cusimano, and TVO Today columnist and #onpoli co-host John Michael McGrath.
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Ontario freedom of informationFOI laws OntarioFord government transparencyOntario government accountabilityaccess to information Ontariofreedom of information reformDoug Ford cabinet recordspublic records OntarioOntario politicsgovernment secrecy Canadatransparency laws Canadapublic right to knowmedia freedom CanadaOntario legislationThe Rundown TVO