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Monthly Archives: September 2015

Green Climate Fund: Exceptions Dominate Draft Information Policy

In August, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) published a draft Information Disclosure Policy for purposes of public consultation. Once finalised, the Policy will replace the GCF’s Interim Information Disclosure Practice, adopted in October 2013. Moves to adopt a longer-term policy in this area are welcome. However, a Submission supported by CLD and endorsed by a … Continue reading

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CLD Event in Halifax September 28

Join us for a Discussion on 28 September, International Right to Know Day, To Talk About How to Promote Transparent Government The right to access information held by public bodies, known as the right to information, is internationally recognised as a human right and protected under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The right provides … Continue reading

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Fix Canada’s Broken Access to Information System

The undersigned organizations have issued a Joint Letter to the major political parties in Canada calling on them to make concrete commitments to reform Canada’s access to information system. A strong access to information system is vital to maintaining a healthy democracy. The public has the right to obtain the information it needs to participate … Continue reading

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