Abstract
Public sector restructuring threatens the effectiveness of federal and provincial freedom of information (FOI) laws. FOI laws give citizens a right to obtain government-held records, except in certain cases where it is in the public interest to maintain secrecy. All provinces except Prince Edward Island have an FOI law. The federal government also has an FOI law, known as the Access to Information Act. Many governments are restructuring their public sectors to reduce costs and improve efficiency. However, several of the steps being taken by governments – including budget cuts, the transfer of functions out of government, and increased fees for information services – may weaken governmental openness and accountability.
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