BC government cited for FOI deadline failures report says
A new study by the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association finds the Liberal government misses legal response deadlines in over half of general information requests and nearly two-thirds for political party requests. The report, timed for the election, cites political interference and notes a central FOI office was promised to improve efficiency and lower costs. It highlights delays, increased scrutiny, and declining general information requests amid frustration with the process.
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Victoria
B.C
Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
Darrell Evans
Association
Campbell
Evans
Labour
Iain Black
Canadian Union of Public Employees
Law Foundation of British Columbia
Canadian Newspaper Association
The
Times Colonist
David Loukidelis
FOI
Black
Green camping tips for eco friendly trips in Canada
Canada tips urge campers to use reusable dishes and sorted waste bags, repack food in reusable containers, and clean up to discourage wildlife. Meal time advice recommends White Swan napkins made from 100 percent recycled paper to reduce environmental impact.
WHO warns pandemic could infect up to a third of world
The World Health Organization cautioned that a swine flu pandemic could infect about one third of the global population, roughly two billion people, if the virus becomes virulent or spreads outside North America. Health officials noted many could develop pneumonia or require ventilators, while stressing current data shows transmission mainly in North America with phase five alert. Canada reported 13 new cases, bringing national total to 214, as 24 countries have seen A(H1N1) infections and totals rose to 2,371 cases with 44 deaths.
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World Health Organization
North America
WHO
Keiji Fukuda
Fukuda
Mexico
U. S
Canada
Public Health Agency
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Robert O
Bob) Johnson
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