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A Manitoba judge has rapped the City of Winnipeg for objecting to a freedom-of-information request without providing a specific reason for withholding information from the public.

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A Manitoba judge has rapped the City of Winnipeg for objecting to a freedom-of-information request without providing a specific reason for withholding information from the public.

In a decision that could affect future freedom-of-information requests, Justice Chris Martin of the Court of Queen’s Bench criticized the practice of denying access to information without explaining the rationale.

To read more of this story first reported by CBC News, click here.

Former MP and MLA Steven Fletcher claims his court victory will compel governments to be more open and transparent. (CBC)
Former MP and MLA Steven Fletcher claims his court victory will compel governments to be more open and transparent. (CBC)

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