Access to Info plan includes guidance on historical records, no legislative changes

The Liberal government has outlined a variety of steps intended to make the much-criticized Access to Information system work better, including new guidance on disclosure of historical records. But the new plan makes it clear any changes to the federal access law will have to wait until after the next formal review, set to begin a year from now.

Access to Info plan includes guidance on historical records, no legislative changes
The Peace Tower in Parliament Hill is pictured in morning light in Ottawa on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

The Liberal government has outlined a variety of steps intended to make the much-criticized Access to Information system work better, including new guidance on disclosure of historical records. But the new plan makes it clear any changes to the federal access law will have to wait until after the next formal review, set to begin a year from now.