A new report indicates that Library and Archives Canada often does not respond to requests for historical documents in a timely manner.
Federal Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard’s special report, filed in Parliament on Tuesday, says nearly 80% of requests handled by Library and Archives Canada during her investigation did not meet the timelines set in the Information Act. access to information.
The Commissioner points out that Library and Archives Canada is increasingly becoming the target of sharp criticism from journalists, academia and other users who object to excessive waiting times.
Itinuro ni Ms. Maynard addressed two main issues: the lengthy consultation between the archive and other agencies about what information could be released, and the lack of whole-of-government framework for declassification of documents.
The Information Commissioner points out that the Minister of Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, has agreed to implement most of his recommendations to improve the state, which he calls nakakalungkotfrom Library and Archives Canada’s Access to Information program.
Ms. added. Maynard, however, that he remains frustrated that the minister does not seem to be committed to making concrete and significant improvements.
Source: Radio-Canada
