If the public is "to participate more [in government] than just via the ballot box, then they need proper access to information"

-- Joanne Caddy, (Nov 2001), "Why citizens are central to good governance", OECD Observer

Monday, September 29, 2008

Ross McLaren - Municipal - District 14 Connaught - Quinpool

From:
Ross McLaren

To:
Darce Fardy

Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 9:30 AM

Subject: Re: Right to Know - Ross McLaren response

Darce


If elected, I will support measures to make government more accountable and transparent. I believe that we need to encourage a culture of openness in government while protecting the privacy of individuals.


Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation is an important piece of the democratic puzzle.


Ross McLaren

For Councillor, District 14, Connaught - Quinpool

mailto:voterossmclaren@gmail.com

http://voterossmclaren.ca/



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