Screenshot of excerpt from: A Dome of Secrecy Protects Smith’s Alberta Pension Push
I sought government documents on citizens’ views. I got further proof info access is broken.
Charles Rusnell
5 Mar 2024The Tyee
Charles Rusnell is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton.
“Freedom of information has always been a charade in Alberta and in Canada,” Holman said. “It has always existed to provide the appearance of accountability and transparency as opposed to actual accountability and actual transparency.
“Has it gotten worse in Alberta? Absolutely.
“The public should have a right to know. Otherwise, they can’t make good decisions in a democracy. And right now, it is in the best interest of the UCP to ensure the public doesn’t have information so they can’t make the best possible decisions. Because the best possible decisions might result in them being ousted from power.”
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“And right now, it is in the best interest of the UCP to ensure the public doesn’t have information so they can’t make the best possible decisions. Because the best possible decisions might result in them being ousted from power.”
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