Suzanne Legault, Federal Information Watchdog, Says Office Almost Broke
The federal information watchdog says she's almost broke, endangering her ability to protect the rights of Canadians.
OTTAWA - The federal information watchdog is almost broke, weathering a cash crunch Suzanne Legault says threatens her ability to protect the rights of Canadians.
Legault's office had just $37,000 left at the end of the last fiscal year — or 0.2 per cent of her overall budget.
The information commissioner is an ombudsman for users of the Access to Information Act, handling complaints about delays, fees, and difficulties in obtaining records from federal agencies.
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