Part of my law practice is to represent news organizations in their efforts to
gain access to government documents and meetings.
Put together by «a small band of law librarians who believe in improved
open access to government information» the petition currently has 330 signatures.
The developments are likely to fuel concerns among the many environmental campaigners who oppose nuclear power that the industry has
unfair access to the government, as well as benefiting from hidden subsidies.
So, if you, like me, oppose further restrictions on
public access to government information, make your voice heard by filing a comment.
We are pleased to announce the 25th anniversary of the Utah Freedom of Information Hotline — a firm - sponsored pro bono service that provides free legal assistance to Utah journalists and members of the public seeking
access to government records, meetings, and judicial proceedings.
The prime minister hired Sir Tim on Wednesday, telling MPs he» «would help us drive the opening up
of access to government data in the web over the coming month,» in order for government information to be accessible and useful for the widest possible group of people.
Such actions are not only out - of - sync with the fundamental objective of ensuring law is widely known and accessible without impediment, but also with the growing movement of governments at all levels to provide open
access to government data.
The president said it will aim to «design new policies that help recognize the vital role of faith in our families and in our country» and to ensure that religious organizations have «
equal access to government funding.»
In an ideal world, that would mean it would want better
access to government contracts for Canadian companies and relief from strict Buy American rules.
The service level would measure the service provider's ability to gain
access to government offices in accordance with the contract schedule with specific targets to be achieved, e.g. each month, the supplier will gain timely access to 95 % of the premises according to a schedule for the month agreed to with the customer sixty days in advance.
Troubling Evidence: The Harper Government's Approach to Climate Science Research in Canada This report documents a troubling catalogue of actions by the present federal government that undermine Canadian climate science research and its practitioners... Environment Canada has adopted a new media relations policy that makes it much more difficult for journalists to have direct
access to government scientists.
It also states that ministers should relinquish all government material when ceasing to hold a role, and provides rules on
access to government papers by former ministers (for example, those writing memoirs may wish to check the documents from their time in office).
In a landmark ruling released on January 26, 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal found that the Canadian government is racially discriminating against 163,000 First Nations children and their families by providing flawed and inequitable child welfare services («FNCFS Program») and failing to implement Jordan's Principle to ensure
equitable access to government services available to other children.
The North's Intranet
gives access to government sanctioned sites and works with its own browsers, search engine and email programs, according to South Korea's Unification Ministry.
Leaving mortgage loan limits unchanged helps existing U.S. homeowners to refinance; and gives today's home
buyers access to government - backed home loans with low mortgage rates.
Cuomo, too, has talked about the importance of limiting big donors»
access to government by limiting political contributions and creating a public campaign finance system — although he has yet to formally propose any legislation to accomplish that.
This money nexus is already well - advanced — ranging from the appointment of unelected business leaders to ministerial posts, the various trade - offs with Murdoch, the tobacco companies over Formula 1 racing and others, down to the merging of the political apparatus around Blair and Mandelson with lobbyists selling
access to government ministers.
The report comes as government reform groups and some media organizations are urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill that would bolster the ability of plaintiffs in FOIL cases to be awarded attorneys» fees when they are successful in suing
over access to government records.
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer said that the state's Freedom of Information Law is a «vital tool in realizing open government» and that it has «necessary exceptions to
full access to government functions» that include individuals» personnel records which contain private information.
Vanderhoef says this partnership will give the County Purchasing Division
access to government purchasing information from across the nation, allowing them to quickly determine the best value, price, and source for most procurement decisions.
Visualisations for some areas highlight the successes of mitigation and
improved access to government data in helping to adjust risk - based insurance premiums.
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