Free the Information
If you want to learn about Freedom of Information and how to make the BC Government more accountable, then check out this conference. It will be pretty interesting and the speakers represent all perspectives.
The BC Information Summit – Friday September 29
The Theatre, UBC Robson Square Campus
Vancouver, BC
BC's Freedom of Information Act, passed in 1992, was designed to make BC's government more open and accountable. Then-Attorney General Colin Gabelman proclaimed, “We want to create a ‘culture of openness' within government so that information is routinely released.”
That was the theory then; what is the reality today? Has FOI really made the government more transparent and accountable? Has it empowered citizens? Is government really more open than it was fourteen years ago?
The first BC Information Summit brings together academics, legal experts, journalists, present and past elected officials and experienced Freedom of Information requesters from every sector of society. Together, they shall explore the challenges and solutions of creating an open government and a free flow of information to the public.
Below is an email that I
Below is an email that I sent today to a Victoria Chamber of Commerce memeber who is an expert on communication..Bob
John we often talk about crime, drugs, addictions and the homeless, isn't it about time we got serious and started doing something about the problems that are so harmful to our society.
It would be a good start to amalgamate the police forces in the 2 major urban areas of BC. Plus we should bring in a policing expert from Great Britain to provide us with the guidance.
Britain has gone from 123 departments to 46 and further efficiencies are on the books.
John I am hoping that someone like you will start the ball rolling.
Please, provide the incentive to encourage your fellow Chamber members to take on this necessary task..Thank you..Bob Ritchie...