Disappointing

Another fun traipse along Memory Lane:

Change in attitude needed to make new act work
The Telegram, Wednesday, November 28, 2001
By Tracy Barron

Premier Roger Grimes has characterized his government’s new access to information legislation as leading-edge — a hallmark of his open and transparent administration.

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Williams said he’s disappointed in the legislation, which, according to his interpretation, contains a clause that gives cabinet the power to create exemptions by adjusting the schedules of what is covered by the act.

“So, cabinet can change the legislation without having to go before the legislature. So, it really supercedes the entire act.”